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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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $194 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,198 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Northern Illinois University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northern Illinois University ($19,410.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northern Illinois ($11,733 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 9.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,410 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 12.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($14,175 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 39 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Northern Illinois University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,859)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($194 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/