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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 | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,017 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UE?
- University of Evansville is 309.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.6% higher at UE than Northern Illinois University ($40,100.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than UE ($13,884 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,420 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 171.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($34,067 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 128 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UE? 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 UE and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Northern Illinois University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,000)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/