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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 | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $254 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,315 students)
Northern Illinois vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or West Liberty University?
- Northern Illinois University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at West Liberty University than Northern Illinois University ($17,100.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Northern Illinois ($13,788 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 14% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,020 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 115.5% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,552 vs. $5,824)
Northern Illinois vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 45 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than West Liberty University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,900)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $758 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,617)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($246 vs. $254)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/