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Overview |
North Central University | BAC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central University | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 28% |
Students |
North Central University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or BAC?
- North Central University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at North Central University than Belmont Abbey College ($27,140.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than BAC ($23,374 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 30.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,940 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($17,481 vs. $9,266)
North Central University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 3 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming North Central University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than North Central University (90.8%)
North Central University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or BAC? 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 BAC and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Central University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $8,600 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/