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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 | Trinity International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Deerfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #619 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | tiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $32,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $16,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $29,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 366 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 925/1106 | ||
| 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 | Trinity International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Trinity International 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 Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,242 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Trinity International University?
- Trinity International University is 237.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.1% higher at Trinity International University than Northern Illinois University ($32,998.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Trinity International University ($13,884 vs. $16,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity International University are 5.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,840 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Trinity International University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 136.8% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($29,723 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Trinity International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity International University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Trinity International University (1042) is 13 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Trinity International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
- Trinity International University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Trinity International 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 Trinity International University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is the same as at Trinity International University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $400 more per year than Trinity International University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,200)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity International University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity International University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity International University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/