Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Wooster Illinois WMU Michigan EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Northern Illinois University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $56,001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $273 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,210 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 472% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 472% higher at Kalamazoo College than Northern Illinois University ($56,001.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Kalamazoo College ($13,884 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 0.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,340 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 233.5% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($41,855 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Northern Illinois University (80% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,450)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($246 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/