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ISU Southern Illinois University KU UIC Western Illinois University DePaul ESU Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Northern Illinois University | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or K-State?
- Northern Illinois University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.1% higher at K-State than Northern Illinois University ($25,560.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than K-State ($13,884 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,100 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 47% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,552 vs. $8,537)
Northern Illinois vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or K-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 K-State and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is the same as at Kansas State University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $47,600)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $1,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,859)
- K-State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/