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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 | Cincinnati Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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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 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $264 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 776 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Cincinnati Christian University is 72.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($16,880.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Cincinnati Bible College than Northern Illinois University ($16,880.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 28.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,860 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Cincinnati Christian University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 24 points higher than at Cincinnati Bible College (1005)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
Northern Illinois vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Cincinnati Christian University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,592)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($246 vs. $264)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cincinnati Bible College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/