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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Hebrew Theological College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 99% |
Admission |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $246 |
Diversity |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 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 |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HTC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or Northern Illinois?
- Hebrew Theological College is 41% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,800.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at HTC than Northern Illinois University ($13,800.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than Northern Illinois ($13,451 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 19.6% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($11,420 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Hebrew Theological College (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($12,552 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Hebrew Theological College (1048) is 19 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming HTC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at HTC (3.24)
- HTC has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
HTC vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC 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 HTC.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Hebrew Theological College (56% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $19,100 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/