NC State College vs Xavier University

North Central State College and Xavier University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning in Ohio, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. North Central State College, a public community college, boasts an open admissions policy, welcoming students from all backgrounds with a 100% acceptance rate. Xavier University, a private Jesuit university, maintains a selective admissions process, accepting approximately 75% of applicants. While both institutions offer a wide range of undergraduate programs, North Central State College excels in associate degrees and career-focused programs, while Xavier University is renowned for its liberal arts and pre-professional programs. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	North Central State College	Xavier University
Overview
Location	Mansfield, Ohio	Cincinnati, Ohio
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	84.0%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		45.0%
Total number of applicants		15,199
Total number of admissions given out		12,770
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,185
Yield rate		9.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $15,293 Out of state: $19,532	$60,540
Average net price	$4,081	$32,370
Tuition	In state: $4,070 Out of state: $8,141	$42,230
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,520 Meal plan: $6,060
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $4,505	100.0% Average amount $26,824
Students receiving federal student loan	23.0% Average amount $2,684	57.0% Average amount $5,523
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	14.0% Average amount $16,270

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,582 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	5,139 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Graduate students	N/A	1,493 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,303
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Education Psychology Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	18.4%	75.2%
Dropout rate	49.3%	24.3%
Transferred out	19.1%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,021 Year 2: $50,629 Year 3: $52,275 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,624 Year 2: $44,276 Year 3: $48,105 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,894 Year 2: $36,488 Year 3: $38,781 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,373 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $28,502 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,035 Year 2: $84,284 Year 3: $93,915 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,868 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $78,925 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,760 Year 2: $78,971 Year 3: $75,573 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,036 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $74,949 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,641 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,433 Year 2: $65,956 Year 3: $68,481 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,403 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,851 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,018 Year 2: $49,918 Year 3: $62,881 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,980 Year 2: $57,115 Year 3: $59,905 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,518 Year 2: $49,468 Year 3: $57,319

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