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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 Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #856 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $219 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 9,599 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UW-Green Bay?
- Northern Illinois University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at UW-Green Bay than Northern Illinois University ($14,516.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Northern Illinois ($11,365 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 49.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,634 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 124.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($12,552 vs. $5,590)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 41 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UW-Green Bay? 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 UW-Green Bay and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($21,259 vs. $23,859)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($219 vs. $246)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/