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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 | Vincennes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Vincennes, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 16,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | vinu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $15,201 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $11,186 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
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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 | 2.98 | ||
| 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 | Vincennes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $13,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $143 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Vincennes University | ||
| 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
- Vincennes University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (16,773 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Vincennes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Vincennes University?
- Northern Illinois University is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Vincennes University than Northern Illinois University ($15,201.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than Northern Illinois ($9,637 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vincennes University are 1.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,232 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Vincennes University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Vincennes University ($12,552 vs. $11,186)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Vincennes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vincennes University or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Northern Illinois vs. Vincennes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Vincennes University? 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 Vincennes University and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $9,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($13,884 vs. $23,859)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($143 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/