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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 Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 15,058 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UNOMAHA?
- Northern Illinois University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at UNOMAHA than Northern Illinois University ($19,926.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Northern Illinois ($12,973 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 7.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,642 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 53.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($12,552 vs. $8,180)
Northern Illinois vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNOMAHA graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,600)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,859)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/