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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino DePaul Cal State LA Illinois WMU EIU Bradley| California State University Dominguez Hills | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $246 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 15,649 students)
CSUDH vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at CSUDH than Northern Illinois University ($17,622.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Northern Illinois ($5,068 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 40.4% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,420 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than California State University Dominguez Hills (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 27.8% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($12,552 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
CSUDH vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (56% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $800 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $9,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($13,962 vs. $23,859)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($144 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/