North Central vs University of Mobile
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
North Central CollegeNaperville, ILCatholic life on campusUniversity of MobileMobile, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- North Central has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 57% at University of Mobile.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, North Central has the lower price after aid: $16,362 a year, against $21,633 at University of Mobile.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at North Central: $60,123, against $43,611 at University of Mobile.
- Median debt is lower at North Central: $24,500, against $26,500 at University of Mobile.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Naperville, IL
Mobile, AL
Setting
City
Rural
Students
2,856
1,911
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
77%
78%
Average SAT
1213
1220
ACT middle 50%
24–29
22–28
Graduation rate
64%
57%
First-year retention
77%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,044
$22,382
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,507
$17,550
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,486
$21,133
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,362
$21,633
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,590
$24,766
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,961
$27,447
Median debt
$24,500
$26,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,123
$43,611
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.