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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 | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,958 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 247.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.9% higher at Thomas More than Northern Illinois University ($34,060.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Thomas More ($13,884 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 14% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,014 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 89.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,834 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 13 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Thomas More University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/