- Both Northern Illinois University and Ball State University (BSU) are public.
- Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL and BSU is located in Muncie, IN.
- BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than BSU (62.08%).
- BSU is larger with 19,777 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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| #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois | Rankings | #159 in National Universities #5 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dekalb, IL | Location | Muncie, IN |
| Known as | BSU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,758 Indiana residents $28,766 out-of-state |
| $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,992 Indiana residents $29,196 out-of-state |
| $9,294 | Financial Aid | $10,706 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 53.32% | Acceptance Rate | 62.08% |
| 23.73% | Yield | 26.54% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,649 | Total Students | 19,777 |
| 11,429 | Undergraduate | 14,416 |
| 4,220 | Graduate | 5,361 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 5,040 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $49,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| 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: 4,500) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) $4,622 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,282 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 787 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,047 Full-time 266 Part-time |
| 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,104 Full-time 507 Part-time |
| $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,603 for Faculties $56,164 Part-time |