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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | North Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | North Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 992 students)
Northern Illinois vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or North Central University?
- North Central University is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at North Central University than Northern Illinois University ($27,140.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than North Central University ($13,884 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 27.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,940 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than North Central University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,481 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 5 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or North Central University? 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 North Central University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than North Central University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $14,300 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $33,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/