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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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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 | 2.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,615 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at University of Northwestern Ohio than Northern Illinois University ($11,250.00 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 Northwestern Ohio ($13,884 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 63.1% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,000 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Northwestern Ohio (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 90.8% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($12,552 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $2,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($21,398 vs. $23,859)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($221 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/