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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Valencia College Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Seminole State College of Florida | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $246 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Seminole State based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 14,323 students)
Seminole State vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 309.1% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Northern Illinois than Seminole State College of Florida ($9,790.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Northern Illinois ($3,144 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 76.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($6,464 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Seminole State College of Florida (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($12,552 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Seminole State.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $13,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($10,027 vs. $23,859)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($103 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/