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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC WKU Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Eastern | ||
| 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 14,324 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Eastern?
- Northern Illinois University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Eastern than Northern Illinois University ($19,922.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Northern Illinois ($10,806 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,360 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,552 vs. $10,583)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,695 vs. $23,859)
- Eastern graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/