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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 Maryland University College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Adelphi, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 55,838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | umuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,488 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $11,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $14,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $4,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $196 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UMUC | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UMUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UMUC?
- Northern Illinois University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at UMUC than Northern Illinois University ($11,976.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than UMUC ($13,884 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 24.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($11,420 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Maryland University College (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 197.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($12,552 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UMUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMUC or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. UMUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UMUC? 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 UMUC and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Maryland University College (56% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $4,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,859)
- UMUC graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($196 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/