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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 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 263 students)
Northern Illinois vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 261.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.6% higher at AAC than Northern Illinois University ($35,404.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than AAC ($13,884 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 8.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 41.5% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,764 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 66 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or AAC? 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 AAC and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $17,200 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $30,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/