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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC NMSU Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $178 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UTEP?
- Northern Illinois University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at UTEP than Northern Illinois University ($23,112.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Northern Illinois ($9,563 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 19.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,582 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than The University of Texas at El Paso (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 18.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($12,552 vs. $10,564)
Northern Illinois vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 96 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $6,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,859)
- UTEP graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($178 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP 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/