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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 | Rush University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | rush.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| 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 | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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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 | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $116,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $21,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $225 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,870 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Rush University Medical Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Rush University Medical Center?
- Northern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Northern Illinois than Rush University ($9,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Rush University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Rush University Medical Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rush University Medical Center or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. Rush University Medical Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Rush University Medical Center? 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 Rush University Medical Center and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $68,500 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $47,600)
- Rush University students graduate with a $2,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($21,772 vs. $23,859)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($225 vs. $246)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/