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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 | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $266 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,747 students)
Northern Illinois vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 250.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Northern Illinois University ($34,290.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than St. Ambrose University ($13,884 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,420 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 103% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($25,476 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Northern Illinois University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,905 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,764)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($246 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/