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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University Bridgewater State DePaul UMass Illinois WMU EIU Bradley Suffolk University| Northern Illinois University | University of Massachusetts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $228 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 15,586 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Northern Illinois University ($35,515.00 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 Massachusetts-Boston ($13,884 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 48% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,420 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 13% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,552 vs. $11,104)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 26 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 Massachusetts-Boston and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,600 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,859)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($228 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/