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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 North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $170 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UNG?
- Northern Illinois University is 140.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at UNG than Northern Illinois University ($14,470.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Northern Illinois ($11,721 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,420 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 65.7% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($12,552 vs. $7,574)
Northern Illinois vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 16 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than UNG (69.6%)
Northern Illinois vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UNG? 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 UNG and Northern Illinois.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,859)
- UNG graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($170 vs. $246)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/