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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Lewis University| Northern Illinois University | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $260 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,088 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Trine University?
- Trine University is 250.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.7% higher at Trine University than Northern Illinois University ($34,330.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Trine University ($13,884 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 4.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,420 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($24,645 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 60 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Trine University? 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 Trine University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Trine University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,150)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($246 vs. $260)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/