- Aurora University is a private school while Northern Illinois University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Aurora University has more expensive tuition of $28,220 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Aurora University (5,918 students).
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| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Dekalb, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | 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: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |