| BSU vs. Northern Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#384 in National Universities #34 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,758 Indiana Residents $28,766 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents $12,700 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,992 Indiana Residents $29,196 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents $9,090 Out-of-State |
| More$10,706 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter68.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier70.68% |
| Favorable22.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.30% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,777 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,649 |
| Larger14,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,429 |
| Larger5,361 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,220 |
| Larger5,040 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,208 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,313 | Number of faculties | 1,035 |
| Lower$71,453 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,606 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.