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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 | Crown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Bonifacius, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #941 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | crown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $28,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $28,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $25,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,278 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Crown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Crown College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,583 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Crown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Crown College?
- Crown College is 189.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($28,360.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.7% higher at Crown College than Northern Illinois University ($28,360.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Crown College ($13,884 vs. $25,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crown College are 14.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,950 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crown College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Crown College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,533 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Crown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Crown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crown College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 10 points higher than at Crown College (1019)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Crown College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Crown College (3.22)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Crown College (66.6%)
Northern Illinois vs. Crown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Crown College? 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 Crown College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Crown College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Crown College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Crown College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Crown College graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Crown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/