North Central vs Judson University

North Central College and Judson University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Central, with an acceptance rate of 75%, boasts a larger student body, predominantly comprising undergraduates, while Judson, with a higher acceptance rate of 90%, maintains a smaller, more close-knit community. Both universities excel in different areas of study; North Central is renowned for its business and nursing programs, while Judson shines in the fields of education and social work. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic offerings, to determine which institution best aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	Judson University	North Central College
Overview
Location	Elgin, Illinois	Naperville, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	62.4%	68.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$25
SAT range	910 - 1140	1030 - 1230
ACT range	17 - 27	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	44.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	20.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	984	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	614	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	188	512
Yield rate	30.6%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,040	$61,098
Average net price	$18,266	$26,207
Tuition	$28,840	$42,026
Room & board	$10,990	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $22,542	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $5,006	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,000	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	932 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	241 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	32.2%	26.8%
International students	10.2%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	548	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Texas Georgia Wisconsin Michigan	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Architecture Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.9%	64.4%
Dropout rate	8.3%	35.1%
Transferred out	23.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $59,544 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,188 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $54,704 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,541 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $31,003 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,266 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,018 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,080 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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