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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 Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 3,523 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 253.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.8% higher at Saint Xavier University than Northern Illinois University ($34,640.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Northern Illinois ($11,302 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 3.2% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($11,420 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 138.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($29,886 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 39 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Saint Xavier University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $163 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,022)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/