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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Allen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $173 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Allen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 497 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Allen College?
- Allen College is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at Allen College than Northern Illinois University ($19,236.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Allen College ($13,884 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 56.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,280 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 672.4% larger than aid received Allen College ($12,552 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Allen College? 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 Allen College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Allen College (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,600)
- Allen College students graduate with a $7,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($16,750 vs. $23,859)
- Allen College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($173 vs. $246)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/