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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul SUNY Brockport Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 3,491 students)
Northern Illinois vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Northern Illinois University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than Northern Illinois University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than SUNY at Fredonia ($13,884 vs. $15,795)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 24.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($11,420 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than SUNY at Fredonia (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 16.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($12,552 vs. $10,794)
Northern Illinois vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Northern Illinois University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/