- North Central College (NCC) is a private school while University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- NCC has more expensive tuition of $44,394 than UIC ($29,360).
- NCC has tighter acceptance rate of 54.40% than UIC (77.08%).
- UIC has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than NCC (1,120).
- UIC is larger with 33,747 students than NCC (2,695 students).
North Central College View More Rivals | University of Illinois Chicago View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Illinois | Rankings | #78 in National Universities #6 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Naperville, IL | Location | Chicago, IL |
NCC| Known as | UIC | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,394 | Undergraduate | $14,338 Illinois residents $29,360 out-of-state |
| $15,822 | Graduate | $17,268 Illinois residents $28,641 out-of-state |
| $26,715 | Financial Aid | $12,539 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 54.40% | Acceptance Rate | 77.08% |
| 15.35% | Yield | 28.00% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,695 | Total Students | 33,747 |
| 2,368 | Undergraduate | 21,807 |
| 327 | Graduate | 11,940 |
| 143 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,308) $7,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) $8,646 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 160 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,250 Full-time 850 Part-time |
| 421 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,750 Full-time 1,995 Part-time |
| $77,467 for Faculties $62,303 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,377 for Faculties $71,907 Part-time |