- Both Elmhurst University and North Central College (NCC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- NCC has more expensive tuition of $44,394 than Elmhurst University ($41,628).
- NCC has tighter acceptance rate of 54.40% than Elmhurst University (70.53%).
- NCC has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than Elmhurst University (1,090).
- Elmhurst University is larger with 3,731 students than NCC (2,695 students).
Elmhurst University View More Rivals | North Central College View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Illinois | Rankings | #14 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Elmhurst, IL | Location | Naperville, IL |
| Known as | NCC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,628 | Undergraduate | $44,394 |
| $34,037 | Graduate | $15,822 |
| $25,425 | Financial Aid | $26,715 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| 70.53% | Acceptance Rate | 54.40% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 15.35% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,731 | Total Students | 2,695 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 2,368 |
| 704 | Graduate | 327 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 143 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,308) $7,998 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 158 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 160 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| 409 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 421 Full-time 228 Part-time |
| $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,467 for Faculties $62,303 Part-time |