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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $235 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UNCG?
- Northern Illinois University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at UNCG than Northern Illinois University ($19,581.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Northern Illinois ($10,979 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 15.1% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,924 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 52% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,552 vs. $8,257)
Northern Illinois vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 6 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $8,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $1,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,859)
- UNCG graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($235 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/