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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley Tennessee State University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #1014 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 783/978 | ||
| 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 | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $299 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | KY State | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,726 students)
Northern Illinois vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or KY State?
- Northern Illinois University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at KY State than Northern Illinois University ($11,732.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Northern Illinois ($11,473 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 41.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,076 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Kentucky State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 52% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,552 vs. $8,257)
Northern Illinois vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 98 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or KY 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 KY State and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Kentucky State University (56% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $16,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $31,000)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,141 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,859 vs. $29,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($246 vs. $299)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/