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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 460 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Northern Illinois University ($23,086.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Penn State New Kensington ($13,884 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 13.7% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,420 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($12,552 vs. $7,860)
Northern Illinois vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 49 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Penn State New Kensington (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,818)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($246 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/