| Northern Illinois University | vs. |
 | Mid-American Conference (MAC) Ball State UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan UniversityUniversity at BuffaloUniversity of Akron Main CampusBowling Green State University-Main CampusKent State University at KentMiami University-OxfordOhio University-Main CampusUniversity of Toledo | |
|---|---|---|
| #219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,472 Illinois Residents $12,700 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $9,066 Illinois Residents $9,090 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $9,294 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 70.68% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 13.30% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 15,649 | Total Enrollment | |
| 11,429 | Undergraduate | |
| 4,220 | Graduate | |
| 2,208 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduate Rate | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,035 | Number of faculties | |
| $86,606 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.