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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC WCU Western Illinois University Penn State La Salle University Drexel St. Joe's DePaul Illinois WMU| Northern Illinois University | Temple University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Temple?
- Temple University is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.3% higher at Temple than Northern Illinois University ($34,684.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Temple ($13,884 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 37% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,420 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Temple University ($12,552 vs. $11,575)
Northern Illinois vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Temple? 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 Temple and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Northern Illinois University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Temple 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/