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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 | Miami University Hamilton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $255 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,268 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Northern Illinois University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than Northern Illinois University ($17,525.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Northern Illinois ($10,580 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 38.6% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($11,420 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Miami University Hamilton (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 153.3% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($12,552 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Northern Illinois vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Miami University Hamilton (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $6,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $891 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,750)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($246 vs. $255)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton 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/