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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 | Telshe Yeshiva Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 90 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $2,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 35 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 100% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 90 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago?
- Telshe Yeshiva Chicago is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago than Northern Illinois University ($16,000.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Telshe Yeshiva Chicago than Northern Illinois ($2,281 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 20.4% lower than costs at Telshe Yeshiva Chicago ($11,420 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Telshe Yeshiva Chicago than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Telshe Yeshiva Chicago students is 43% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,948 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago or Northern Illinois .
- Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago? 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 Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Telshe Yeshiva Chicago (56% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/