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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 959 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 264% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Northern Illinois University ($35,636.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Franklin College of Indiana ($13,884 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 1% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,305 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 125.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($28,290 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 35 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Franklin College (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/