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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 | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,410 students)
Northern Illinois vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 403.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.2% higher at OWU than Northern Illinois University ($49,262.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than OWU ($13,884 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 20.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,420 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 192.8% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($36,757 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or OWU? 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 OWU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Northern Illinois University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/