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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 | Rochester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #880 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $26,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 840/1060 | ||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Rochester College | ||
| 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,167 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Rochester College?
- Rochester College is 173.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Rochester College than Northern Illinois University ($26,736.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Rochester College ($13,884 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 21% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,440 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 26.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($15,899 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 80 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Rochester 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 Rochester College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Rochester College (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $544 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,403)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($246 vs. $252)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/