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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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Whiting, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ccsj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $20,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $20,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $14,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
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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 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $204 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | CCSJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 658 students)
Northern Illinois vs. CCSJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or CCSJ?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 109.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at CCSJ than Northern Illinois University ($20,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Northern Illinois ($13,634 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 26.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,000 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 15.8% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($14,532 vs. $12,552)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or CCSJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSJ or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
Northern Illinois vs. CCSJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or CCSJ? 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 CCSJ and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $800 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $4,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,859)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($204 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/