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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 Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1170 | ||
| 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 | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,018 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 239.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.7% higher at University of Indianapolis than Northern Illinois University ($33,252.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than University of Indianapolis ($13,884 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,420 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 114.8% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($26,961 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 1 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Indianapolis? 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 Indianapolis and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Indianapolis (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,800)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/