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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Michigan Tech Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley Michigan State University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Northern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 7,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $12,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $17,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $9,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 6,922 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 4,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 7,197 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Northern Illinois University ($17,904.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Northern Michigan University ($13,533 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 0.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($12,752 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Northern Michigan University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($13,565 vs. $9,008)
Northern Illinois vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 18 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Illinois vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Northern Michigan University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,859)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($230 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/