- Both Northern Illinois University and Central Michigan University are public.
- Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL and Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
- Central Michigan University has more expensive tuition of $14,190 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Central Michigan University (67.75%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Central Michigan University (14,557 students).
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| #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dekalb, IL | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $9,294 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 53.32% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 23.73% | Yield | 23.87% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,649 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 11,429 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 4,220 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 65% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $49,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 787 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |