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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 | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Georgetown College | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,548 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 314.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.8% higher at Georgetown College than Northern Illinois University ($40,610.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Georgetown College ($13,884 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 1.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,210 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 221.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($40,308 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 16 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Northern Illinois University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/