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Overview |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 56% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Xavier than North Central College ($44,770.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Xavier ($25,285 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 15.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,998 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Xavier University ($30,776 vs. $27,897)
North Central College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 14 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than North Central College (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $5,600 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/