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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 | Saint Augustine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | staugustine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $12,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,468 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| 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 | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | St. Augustine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than St. Augustine College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 680 students)
Northern Illinois vs. St. Augustine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or St. Augustine College?
- Saint Augustine College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($12,888.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at St. Augustine College than Northern Illinois University ($12,888.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustine College than Northern Illinois ($10,288 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustine College are 34.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,500 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Saint Augustine College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Saint Augustine College ($12,552 vs. $10,468)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or St. Augustine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine College or Northern Illinois .
Northern Illinois vs. St. Augustine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or St. Augustine College? 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 St. Augustine College and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $19,600 more per year than St. Augustine College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $28,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/