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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 | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 590 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 151.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at Stephens College than Northern Illinois University ($24,586.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Stephens College ($13,884 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 0.6% lower than costs at Stephens College ($11,420 vs. $11,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Stephens College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 23.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($15,518 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 7 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Stephens College (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/