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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,046 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.2% higher at Wilmington College than Northern Illinois University ($28,415.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Wilmington College ($13,884 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 5.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,800 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($16,326 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 63 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Wilmington College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/