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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 | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,260 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Alma College?
- Alma College is 363.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363.2% higher at Alma College than Northern Illinois University ($45,346.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Alma College ($13,884 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 10.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,420 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 176.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($34,736 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 81 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Alma 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 Alma College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Northern Illinois University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/