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Overview |
NNU | North Central College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NNU | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NNU | North Central College | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or North Central College?
- North Central College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at North Central College than Northwest Nazarene University ($42,866.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than NNU ($25,285 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 14.3% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,500 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($30,776 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 69 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
NNU vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or North Central College? 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 College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,000)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/