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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 | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $209 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 3,672 students)
Northern Illinois vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or IU Southeast?
- Northern Illinois University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at IU Southeast than Northern Illinois University ($20,634.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Northern Illinois ($8,264 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 3.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($11,012 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($12,552 vs. $7,262)
Northern Illinois vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 74 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Indiana University Southeast (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,300 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $3,598 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($20,261 vs. $23,859)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($209 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/