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ISU Marshall University Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University JMU ECU Penn State DePaul TU Ohio University WCU| Northern Illinois University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or WVU?
- Northern Illinois University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at WVU than Northern Illinois University ($26,568.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Northern Illinois ($12,202 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 1.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,420 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than West Virginia University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 7.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($12,552 vs. $11,685)
Northern Illinois vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 49 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or WVU? 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 WVU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Northern Illinois University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $142 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,001)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/