| Northern Illinois vs. Toledo |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #205 in National Universities #14 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-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,060 Illinois Residents $13,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,157 Ohio Residents $21,517 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,176 Illinois Residents $9,176 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,605 Ohio Residents $29,426 Out-of-State |
| More$11,178 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,843 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter69.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.02% |
| Lower12.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.84% |
| 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 Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,414 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,358 |
| Larger11,348 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,013 |
| Larger4,066 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,345 |
| Smaller2,197 | Online Student Population | Larger2,307 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| 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: 2,094) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,627) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,096 | Number of faculty | 802 |
| Higher$99,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.