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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 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| 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 | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,266 students)
Northern Illinois vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at SBTS than Northern Illinois University ($11,400.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than SBTS ($13,884 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 53.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,450 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 229.3% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,552 vs. $3,812)
Northern Illinois vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Northern Illinois .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Northern Illinois.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/