- Elmhurst University is a private school while Northern Illinois University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Elmhurst University has more expensive tuition of $41,628 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Elmhurst University (70.53%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Elmhurst University (3,731 students).
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| #17 in Illinois | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Elmhurst, IL | Location | Dekalb, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,628 | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $34,037 | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $25,425 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| 70.53% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,731 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 704 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $51,600 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 158 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 409 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |