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University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
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Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$10,782 New York Residents
$30,572 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents
$12,700 Out-of-State
expensive$14,388 New York Residents
$27,338 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents
$9,090 Out-of-State
Less$9,020Average Financial Aid AmountMore$9,294
Admission
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Test Scores-
Tighter67.71%Acceptance RateEasier70.68%
Favorable20.12%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower13.30%
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
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger32,099Total EnrollmentSmaller15,649
Larger20,761Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller11,429
Larger11,338Graduate Student PopulationSmaller4,220
Smaller2,183Online Student PopulationLarger2,208
Completion & Outcomes
Higher73%Graduate RateLower53%
17%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher84%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: 7,737)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty14 to 1
2,315Number of faculties1,035
Higher$100,672Average Faculty SalaryLower$86,606
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.