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Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL
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Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
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#79 in Federal Region V Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$13,403 Illinois Residents
$15,879 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents
$12,700 Out-of-State
expensive$11,410 Illinois Residents
$22,695 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents
$9,090 Out-of-State
More$10,243Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,294
Admission
1,000 SAT-Test Scores-
Tighter67.96%Acceptance RateEasier70.68%
Lower11.13%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable13.30%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller8,857Total EnrollmentLarger15,649
Smaller6,916Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger11,429
Smaller1,941Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,220
Smaller1,382Online Student PopulationLarger2,208
Completion & Outcomes
Higher54%Graduate RateLower53%
28%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher71%Retention RateLower65%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500)
Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty14 to 1
514Number of faculties1,035
Lower$77,117Average Faculty SalaryHigher$86,606
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.