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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 | Davenport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $276 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,073 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Davenport University?
- Davenport University is 117% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Davenport University than Northern Illinois University ($21,240.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Davenport University ($13,884 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 9.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,444 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,124 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Davenport University? 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 Davenport University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Davenport University (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $33,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,750)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($246 vs. $276)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/