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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 | Siena Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 930/1133 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $183 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,857 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 186% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186% higher at Siena Heights University than Northern Illinois University ($28,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Siena Heights University ($13,884 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 6.8% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,420 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 68.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($21,168 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 2 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Northern Illinois vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Siena Heights University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $6,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($17,746 vs. $23,859)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($183 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/