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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 | Goshen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $207 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 768 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 274.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.5% higher at Goshen College than Northern Illinois University ($36,660.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Goshen College ($13,884 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 2.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,100 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 128.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($28,700 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 30 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Goshen 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 Goshen College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Northern Illinois University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $3,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($20,101 vs. $23,859)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($207 vs. $246)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/