| Northern Illinois vs. Miami of Ohio |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #144 in National Universities #6 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,060 Illinois Residents $13,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,519 Ohio Residents $38,965 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,176 Illinois Residents $9,176 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,751 Ohio Residents $37,791 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,178 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,325 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter69.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.40% |
| Lower12.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.05% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,414 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,838 |
| Smaller11,348 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,816 |
| Larger4,066 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,022 |
| Larger2,197 | Online Student Population | Smaller983 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,380) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,782) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,096 | Number of faculty | 1,106 |
| Higher$99,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,507 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.