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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 Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,481 students)
Northern Illinois vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or West Virginia University Tech?
- Northern Illinois University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Northern Illinois University ($19,584.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Northern Illinois ($9,529 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 2.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,420 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 42.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,552 vs. $8,830)
Northern Illinois vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 47 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Northern Illinois vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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 West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,001)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech 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/