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Overview |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
Valencia College | 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 7, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $246 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 15,649 students)
Valencia College vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 393.4% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Northern Illinois than Valencia College ($9,790.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than Northern Illinois ($10,482 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 21.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,366 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Valencia College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 92.3% larger than aid received Valencia College ($12,552 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College 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 Valencia College.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $15,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($8,250 vs. $23,859)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($85 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College 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/