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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 | William Penn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 830/1100 | ||
| 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 | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 1,536 students)
Northern Illinois vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 193.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($28,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.7% higher at William Penn University than Northern Illinois University ($28,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than William Penn University ($13,533 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 66% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,712 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($18,434 vs. $13,565)
Northern Illinois vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than William Penn University (57%)
Northern Illinois vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or William Penn University? 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 William Penn University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than William Penn University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,000 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $141 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/