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CSUN vs. Northern Illinois

The following statements compare California State University-Northridge and Northern Illinois University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • CSUN's tuition ($18,975) is more expensive than Northern Illinois ($12,700).
  • Northern Illinois's acceptance rate (70.68%) is lower than CSUN (91.23%).
  • CSUN has higher yield (20.99%) than Northern Illinois (13.30%).
  • Northern Illinois's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than CSUN (24 to 1).
  • CSUN (37,579 students) is larger than Northern Illinois (15,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • CSUN ($9,447) has higher amount of financial aid than Northern Illinois ($9,294).
  • CSUN's graduation rate (55%) is higher than Northern Illinois (53%).
California State University-Northridge

California State University-Northridge

Public, 4 years • Northridge, CA #53 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,095 In-State
$18,975 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,447
Test Scores
Admission
91.23% Acceptance Rate
20.99% Yield
Enrollment
32,181 Undergraduate
5,398 Graduate
3,333 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
906 Faculties (full-time)
2,582 Staffs (full-time)
$91,121 Faculty Salary
$70,228 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,534 annual charge
-3,416 capacity
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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University

Public, 4 years • Dekalb, IL #227 National Universities, #29 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,472 In-State
$12,700 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,294
Test Scores
Admission
70.68% Acceptance Rate
13.30% Yield
Enrollment
11,429 Undergraduate
4,220 Graduate
2,208 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
787 Faculties (full-time)
2,675 Staffs (full-time)
$85,852 Faculty Salary
$63,101 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,500 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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