Northern Illinois University vs. Eastern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Northern Illinois University and Eastern Michigan University are public.
  • Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL and Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
  • Eastern Michigan University has more expensive tuition of $15,510 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than Northern Illinois University (53.32%).
  • Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
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#227 in National Universities
#29 in Illinois
Rankings#155 in National Universities
#10 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Dekalb, ILLocationYpsilanti, MI
Known as
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,472 Illinois residents
$12,700 out-of-state
Undergraduate$15,510
$9,066 Illinois residents
$9,090 out-of-state
Graduate$17,441 Michigan residents
$30,072 out-of-state
$9,294Financial Aid$8,397
Admission
$60Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$45 graduate
53.32%Acceptance Rate44.74%
23.73%Yield38.97%
Test Scores1,050 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
15,649Total Students14,018
11,429Undergraduate11,617
4,220Graduate2,401
2,208Online Enrollment2,928
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
53%Graduation Rate45%
Transfer-out Rate
65%Retention Rate66%
$49,800Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821)
$5,630 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,030 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
787 Full-time
248 Part-time
Number of Faculties650 Full-time
473 Part-time
2,675 Full-time
288 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,514 Full-time
493 Part-time
$85,852 for Faculties
$63,101 Part-time
Average Salary$87,833 for Faculties
$70,511 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023