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ISU Southern Illinois University CMU UIC Western Illinois University WSU Oakland DePaul Michigan State WMU Illinois EIU| Northern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 14,018 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Northern Illinois University ($14,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Eastern Michigan University ($13,884 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,396 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($12,552 vs. $9,945)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is the same at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Eastern Michigan University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,500)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($246 vs. $263)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/