Ohio University-Main Campus vs. Northern Illinois University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Ohio University-Main Campus and Northern Illinois University are public.
  • Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, OH and Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
  • Ohio University-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $24,114 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Ohio University-Main Campus (73.93%).
  • Ohio University-Main Campus is larger with 24,145 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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#252 in National Universities
#32 in Ohio
Rankings#227 in National Universities
#29 in Illinois
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Athens, OHLocationDekalb, IL
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$13,746 Ohio residents
$24,114 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,472 Illinois residents
$12,700 out-of-state
$9,720 Ohio residents
$17,712 out-of-state
Graduate$9,066 Illinois residents
$9,090 out-of-state
$7,966Financial Aid$9,294
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$60
73.93%Acceptance Rate53.32%
20.85%Yield23.73%
1,180 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
24,145Total Students15,649
18,113Undergraduate11,429
6,032Graduate4,220
6,329Online Enrollment2,208
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
65%Graduation Rate53%
27%Transfer-out Rate
79%Retention Rate65%
$45,800Average Earning after Graduation$49,800
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: 7,260)
$7,600 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500)
✔ (20 meals per week)
$7,194 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
1,007 Full-time
262 Part-time
Number of Faculties787 Full-time
248 Part-time
3,291 Full-time
396 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,675 Full-time
288 Part-time
$84,286 for Faculties
$62,792 Part-time
Average Salary$85,852 for Faculties
$63,101 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