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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $208 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 630 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at University of Minnesota-Rochester than Northern Illinois University ($12,808.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Northern Illinois ($12,613 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,420 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Minnesota Rochester (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 6.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,552 vs. $11,833)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 81 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $10,600 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,600)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,859)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($208 vs. $246)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/