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Overview |
UIC | North Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIC | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UIC | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UIC | North Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,695 students)
UIC vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or North Central College?
- North Central College is 290.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at North Central College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($42,866.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than North Central College ($10,384 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 20% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,998 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 122.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($30,776 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 33 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than North Central College (60.9%)
UIC vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,000 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/