by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a North Central degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how North Central measures up.
North Central is ranked #2,118 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #88 of 112 for value.
Among the majors North Central offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Musical Theater | #44 of 81 |
| Theater Design & Technology | #45 of 78 |
| General Social Sciences | #66 of 79 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #66 of 81 |
| Graphic Design | #113 of 199 |
| General Journalism | #123 of 169 |
| Journalism | #129 of 178 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #129 of 178 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #136 of 216 |
| Health Services | #136 of 216 |
Read the full North Central value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
North Central College is ranked #19 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #88 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the North Central financial aid page to be sure.
North Central College is ranked #2,118 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, North Central College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at North Central costs about $21,407. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,628 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $57,332 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,044 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,407 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,628 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the North Central net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What North Central costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a North Central degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $229,328 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,628 | #2,118 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,176 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $229,328 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,628 | #88 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,176 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at North Central shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,752 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,536 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,725 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,967 |
| Over $110K | $27,279 |
About 99% of North Central undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,870 per year. Get more details on the North Central financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the North Central net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.