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Overview |
UIU | North Central University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $18,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
UIU | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 621 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 39.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIU | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UIU | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UIU | North Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 984 students)
UIU vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or North Central University?
- North Central University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at North Central University than Upper Iowa University ($28,500.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than North Central University ($22,427 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 4.2% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($9,380 vs. $9,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than North Central University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 40.4% larger than aid received North Central University ($25,995 vs. $18,521)
UIU vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 94 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming North Central University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than North Central University (90.8%)
UIU vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than North Central University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $8,800 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,300)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/