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ISU MDC Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University Palm Beach State College DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Broward College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $246 |
Diversity |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 15,649 students)
BC vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 397.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Northern Illinois than Broward College ($9,790.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than BC ($13,884 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 70.8% lower than costs at Broward College ($11,420 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 104.7% larger than aid received Broward College ($12,552 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or BC .
BC vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Northern Illinois? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northern Illinois and BC.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $10,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $17,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($6,000 vs. $23,859)
- BC graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($62 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/