- Both Central Michigan University and Northern Illinois University are public.
- Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI and Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
- Central Michigan University has more expensive tuition of $14,190 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Central Michigan University (67.75%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Central Michigan University (14,557 students).
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| #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | Location | Dekalb, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $16,293 | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $9,868 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 67.75% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 23.87% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,557 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 10,401 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 4,156 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 3,086 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 717 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |