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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,290 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 237.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.8% higher at Anderson University than Northern Illinois University ($33,070.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Anderson University ($13,884 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 0% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,420 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 112.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($26,629 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Northern Illinois vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Anderson University? 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 Anderson University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Northern Illinois University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/