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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 | Concordia University Saint Paul | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $231 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,544 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 149.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.2% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Northern Illinois University ($24,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($13,884 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 12% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,200 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 31.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($16,487 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Northern Illinois vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $9,800 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,600)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $1,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,859)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($231 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/