- Both Northern Illinois University and University at Buffalo (UB) are public.
- Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL and UB is located in Buffalo, NY.
- UB has more expensive tuition of $30,572 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than UB (57.34%).
- UB is larger with 32,099 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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| #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois | Rankings | #154 in National Universities #34 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dekalb, IL | Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Known as | UB | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,782 New York residents $30,572 out-of-state |
| $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,388 New York residents $27,338 out-of-state |
| $9,294 | Financial Aid | $9,020 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 53.32% | Acceptance Rate | 57.34% |
| 23.73% | Yield | 26.22% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,649 | Total Students | 32,099 |
| 11,429 | Undergraduate | 20,761 |
| 4,220 | Graduate | 11,338 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 2,183 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $49,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,100 |
| 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: 7,737) $9,132 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 787 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,672 Full-time 643 Part-time |
| 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,470 Full-time 825 Part-time |
| $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,300 for Faculties $71,221 Part-time |