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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 | Robert Morris University Illinois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
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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 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Robert Morris | ||
| 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 Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,934 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 200.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.3% higher at Robert Morris than Northern Illinois University ($29,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 22.3% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,420 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Robert Morris University Illinois (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Northern Illinois University (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $641 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,500)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/