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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 | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,517 students)
Northern Illinois vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 390.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 390.6% higher at CCS than Northern Illinois University ($48,030.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than CCS ($13,884 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 29% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,850 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 93.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($24,307 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 41 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or CCS? 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 CCS and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Northern Illinois University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/