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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 | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or WSU?
- Northern Illinois University is 78.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at WSU than Northern Illinois University ($16,164.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than Northern Illinois ($10,525 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 23.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,232 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 115.3% larger than aid received Weber State University ($12,552 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
Northern Illinois vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or WSU? 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 WSU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Weber State University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,600)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $8,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,859)
- WSU graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($155 vs. $246)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/