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Overview |
North Central College | WSU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Central College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
North Central College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
North Central College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or WSU?
- North Central College is 231.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at North Central College than Wayne State University ($42,866.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than North Central College ($15,347 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 6% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,321 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 190.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,776 vs. $10,605)
North Central College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 55 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or WSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WSU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Wayne State University (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/