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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University SHSU PVAMU TSU DePaul UTSA Illinois UH WMU| Northern Illinois University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $193 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 14,208 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Northern Illinois University is 56.6% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Northern Illinois University ($16,068.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,884 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 15.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,882 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,552 vs. $7,849)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 135 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Houston Downtown (56% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $5,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,859)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($193 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/