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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University IU South Bend DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley IU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Northern Illinois University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 8,658 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Indiana State?
- Northern Illinois University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Indiana State than Northern Illinois University ($20,880.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Northern Illinois ($12,688 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,350 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($12,552 vs. $10,802)
Northern Illinois vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 119 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Indiana State University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $139 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,720 vs. $23,859)
- Indiana State 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 Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/