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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Judson University | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $246 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Northern Illinois?
- Judson University is 204.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.9% higher at Judson University than Northern Illinois University ($29,850.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Judson University ($13,884 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 0.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,320 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Judson University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 68.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($21,123 vs. $12,552)
Judson University vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 57 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Judson University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,859)
- Judson University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/