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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 | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Lakeland University | ||
| 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,406 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 210.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at Lakeland University than Northern Illinois University ($30,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Lakeland University ($13,884 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,778 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Lakeland University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 90% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,855 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 122 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Lakeland University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,000)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,599 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,458)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($246 vs. $263)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/