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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 | Oak Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Oak Brook, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 429 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | oakpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Oak Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 429 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Oak Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Oak Point?
- Northern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Northern Illinois than Oak Point University ($9,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Oak Point University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Oak Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Point or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. Oak Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Oak Point? 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 Oak Point and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $24,100 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/