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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| American Islamic College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Chicago, Illinois | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aicusa.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,500 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,500 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $3,600 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,233 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,250 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 0% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $246 |
Diversity |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
American Islamic College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than American Islamic College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 19 students)
American Islamic College vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Islamic College or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than American Islamic College for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Northern Illinois than American Islamic College ($9,790.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Islamic College than Northern Illinois ($9,233 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Islamic College are 217.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($3,600 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Islamic College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 286.2% larger than aid received American Islamic College ($12,552 vs. $3,250)
American Islamic College vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Islamic College or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or American Islamic College .
- American Islamic College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
American Islamic College vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Islamic 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 American Islamic College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/