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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 | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $301 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | ODU | ||
| 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,276 students)
Northern Illinois vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 234.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.8% higher at ODU than Northern Illinois University ($32,780.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than ODU ($13,884 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 3.8% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,420 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 88.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,646 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 20 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
Northern Illinois vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or ODU? 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 ODU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Ohio Dominican University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,900 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,266 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($23,859 vs. $29,125)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($246 vs. $301)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/