- Both Governors State University (GSU) and Northern Illinois University are public.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northern Illinois University has more expensive tuition of $12,700 than GSU ($11,320).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than GSU (65.56%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than GSU (4,427 students).
| Governors State University View More Rivals | Northern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #45 in Illinois | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Park, IL | Location | Dekalb, IL |
GSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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 | ||
| $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $7,902 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 65.56% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 34.73% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 945 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,427 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 2,609 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 1,818 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 1,448 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 20% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $44,000 | 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: 274) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 241 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 670 Full-time 365 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |