| Northern Illinois vs. UIUC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois 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 | 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$18,267 Illinois Residents $40,096 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,176 Illinois Residents $9,176 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,278 Illinois Residents $34,406 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,178 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,592 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier69.79% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42.37% |
| Lower12.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.83% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | Larger59,238 |
| Smaller11,348 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger37,140 |
| Smaller4,066 | Graduate Student Population | Larger22,098 |
| Smaller2,197 | Online Student Population | Larger9,212 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| 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: 15,648) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,096 | Number of faculty | 2,871 |
| Lower$99,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$131,040 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.