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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 | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $243 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 1,195 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 232% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Northern Illinois University ($32,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($13,533 vs. $16,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 21.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,540 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 122.8% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($30,218 vs. $13,565)
Northern Illinois vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 68 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.5%)
Northern Illinois vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $315 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,544 vs. $23,859)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($243 vs. $246)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/