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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 | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,319 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Loras College?
- Loras College is 255% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255% higher at Loras College than Northern Illinois University ($34,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Loras College ($13,884 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 23.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,230 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 103.5% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($25,538 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 59 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Loras 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 Loras College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Northern Illinois University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/