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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 | Quincy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $35,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $35,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $17,424 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $27,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1070/1250 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Quincy 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 1,280 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 265.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($35,740.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.1% higher at Quincy University than Northern Illinois University ($35,740.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Quincy University ($13,533 vs. $17,424)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 5.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($12,160 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Northern Illinois University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 105% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($27,802 vs. $13,565)
Northern Illinois vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 19 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Northern Illinois vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Quincy University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $1,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,859)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/