Northern Illinois University
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Northern Illinois University vs Western Michigan University

Compare the rivalry schools - Northern Illinois University and Western Michigan University.

Northern Illinois University is a Public, 4-years school located in Dekalb, IL and Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Northern Illinois University (70.68% acceptance rate) is tighter than Western Michigan University (84.55% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Western Michigan University (17,000 students) is larger than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
  • Western Michigan University has more expensive tuition & fees of $19,098 than Northern Illinois University($12,700).
  • Northern Illinois University has more full-time faculties of 787 faculties than Western Michigan University(752 facluties).
Northern Illinois University vs Western Michigan University
Northern Illinois UniversityWestern Michigan University
LocationDekalb, ILKalamazoo, MI
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$12,700
$12,472 for Illinois residents		$19,098
$15,298 for Michigan residents
Graduate Tuition$9,090
$9,066 for Illinois residents		$28,454
$19,277 for Michigan residents
Test Scores01,100
Acceptance Rate71%85%
Admission Yield13%15%
Student Population15,649
11,429 undergraduate		17,000
13,589 undergraduate
Number of Faculty787 Full-time
248 part-time		752 Full-time
360 part-time
Number of Staffs2,675 Full-time
288 part-time		2,147 Full-time
574 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$9,294$7,061
Graduation Rate53%55%
Transfer-out Rate0%26%
Retention Rate65%77%

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