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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 | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Kuyper 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 82 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 159.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at Kuyper College than Northern Illinois University ($25,370.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Kuyper College ($13,884 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 27% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,990 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,710 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 19 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Kuyper College (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,750 vs. $23,859)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/