| Northern Illinois vs. UB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #130 in National Universities #24 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,060 Illinois Residents $13,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,936 New York Residents $31,536 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,176 Illinois Residents $9,176 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,530 New York Residents $28,210 Out-of-State |
| More$11,178 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,401 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,290 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter69.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.18% |
| Lower12.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.07% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,414 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,903 |
| Smaller11,348 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,359 |
| Smaller4,066 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,544 |
| Smaller2,197 | Online Student Population | Larger2,663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,096 | Number of faculty | 2,483 |
| Lower$99,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,964 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.