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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 | International Business College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 186 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ibcfortwayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $11,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $117 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | IBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 186 students)
Northern Illinois vs. IBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or IBC?
- International Business College is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at IBC than Northern Illinois University ($13,960.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 36.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,380 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than International Business College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or IBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IBC or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. IBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or IBC? 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 IBC and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Northern Illinois University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $19,200 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $12,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($11,379 vs. $23,859)
- IBC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($117 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IBC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/