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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 | Gustavus Adolphus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,072 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 436.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 436.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Northern Illinois University ($52,490.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($13,884 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 3.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,010 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 161.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($32,808 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Northern Illinois University (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/