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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 | Heidelberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,086 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 236.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.1% higher at Heidelberg University than Northern Illinois University ($32,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Heidelberg University ($13,884 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 1.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,270 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Heidelberg University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 111.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($26,562 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 4 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Heidelberg University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $28,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($246 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/