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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul DSC Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
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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 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $157 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UVU?
- Northern Illinois University is 74.4% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at UVU than Northern Illinois University ($17,174.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than Northern Illinois ($9,346 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 23.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,234 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 245.3% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($12,552 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
Northern Illinois vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UVU? 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 UVU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Utah Valley University (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,600)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $8,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($15,200 vs. $23,859)
- UVU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($157 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/