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ISU Southern Illinois University JMU UIC Mason CNU RU Western Illinois University VCU NSU DePaul Virginia Tech| Northern Illinois University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $242 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Old Dominion?
- Northern Illinois University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Old Dominion than Northern Illinois University ($26,664.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Old Dominion ($13,884 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 18% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,420 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,552 vs. $9,058)
Northern Illinois vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 9 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Old Dominion University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates of Northern Illinois University and Old Dominion have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,600 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,859)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($242 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/