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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Columbia College Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Roosevelt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 3,725 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 237.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.8% higher at Roosevelt University than Northern Illinois University ($33,068.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Roosevelt University ($13,884 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 31.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,420 vs. $15,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Roosevelt University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 96% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($24,602 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 9 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Roosevelt University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $37 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $23,896)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($246 vs. $247)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/