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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University UW-La Crosse DePaul Illinois WMU UW-Eau Claire EIU Bradley Loyola| Northern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Whitewater | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 11,079 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Northern Illinois University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Northern Illinois University ($15,694.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Northern Illinois ($13,322 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 44.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,890 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 199.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($12,552 vs. $4,187)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,112 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,971)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/