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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC University of Dayton UC Western Illinois University Miami JCU DePaul Illinois WMU EIU| Northern Illinois University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 6,114 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 357.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.3% higher at Xavier than Northern Illinois University ($44,770.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Xavier ($13,884 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 21% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,420 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 122.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($27,897 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 82 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Northern Illinois University (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/