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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 | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 870/1120 | ||
| 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 | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $270 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 3,598 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 215.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($30,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.6% higher at Tiffin University than Northern Illinois University ($30,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Tiffin University ($13,533 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 1.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($12,650 vs. $12,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Tiffin University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($20,572 vs. $13,565)
Northern Illinois vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.5%)
Northern Illinois vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Tiffin University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,000)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,117)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($246 vs. $270)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/