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ISU Southern Illinois University UW-Eau Claire UIC Western Illinois University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater DePaul UWM Illinois WMU EIU Wisconsin| Northern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| 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-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 10,274 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UW-La Crosse?
- Northern Illinois University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at UW-La Crosse than Northern Illinois University ($16,404.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Northern Illinois ($13,130 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 64.5% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($6,942 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 269.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($12,552 vs. $3,395)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 101 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Northern Illinois University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $47,600)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,859)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/