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Overview |
North Central College | WMU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
North Central College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Central College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
North Central College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Central College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or WMU?
- North Central College is 195.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at North Central College than Western Michigan University ($42,866.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than North Central College ($20,030 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 8.1% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,102 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 351.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($30,776 vs. $6,813)
North Central College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 95 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or WMU? 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 WMU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Western Michigan University (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of North Central College and WMU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,900 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- North Central College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/