Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $44,394
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,394
- Average Net Price
- $23,033
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 24.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,434
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,208
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $58,028
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $260/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 79.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,752 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,536 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,725 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,967 |
| $110,001+ | $27,279 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most North Central families pay around $23,000 annually after aid, far below the $58,000 sticker price. Low-income students pay just $13,752 per year, while families earning over $110,000 pay $27,279. Over four years, expect to invest $92,000 to $109,000 depending on your family's finances.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $24,500, translating to $260 monthly payments. With median starting salaries of $39,312, that's a manageable 8% of gross income devoted to loans. The 74.6% loan repayment rate suggests most Cardinals handle their debt successfully. Nearly 80% of students take federal loans, but institutional grants averaging $29,513 help offset costs for about one in five students.
First-generation college students and those from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, with substantial need-based aid making this Methodist liberal arts education surprisingly affordable.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $24,500, translating to $260 monthly payments. With median starting salaries of $39,312, that's a manageable 8% of gross income devoted to loans. The 74.6% loan repayment rate suggests most Cardinals handle their debt successfully. Nearly 80% of students take federal loans, but institutional grants averaging $29,513 help offset costs for about one in five students.
First-generation college students and those from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, with substantial need-based aid making this Methodist liberal arts education surprisingly affordable.
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