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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 | Ashland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1073/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $271 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,174 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 134.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Ashland College than Northern Illinois University ($23,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Ashland College ($13,884 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 0.2% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,420 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($18,290 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 16 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Northern Illinois University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,250)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($246 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/