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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley Lawrence University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Beloit College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Beloit 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 Beloit College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 964 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 470.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 470.1% higher at Beloit College than Northern Illinois University ($55,810.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Beloit College ($13,884 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 10.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,330 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 272.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($46,725 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Beloit College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Northern Illinois vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Beloit 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 Beloit College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Northern Illinois University (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,900)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Beloit 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/