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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley WSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | University of Michigan Flint | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,985 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.2% higher at UM-Flint than Northern Illinois University ($24,882.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Northern Illinois ($10,840 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 7.5% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,628 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Michigan Flint (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 6.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($13,389 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 37 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
Northern Illinois vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Michigan Flint (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,500)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/