Northern Illinois University vs. Central Michigan University
The following statements compare Northern Illinois University and Central Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Central Michigan's tuition ($15,480) is more expensive than Northern Illinois ($13,060).
- Northern Illinois's acceptance rate (69.79%) is lower than Central Michigan (89.82%).
- Northern Illinois has higher yield (12.06%) than Central Michigan (11.26%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,080.
- Northern Illinois's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Central Michigan (16 to 1).
- Northern Illinois (15,414 students) is larger than Central Michigan (14,488 students) with more enrolled students.
- Northern Illinois ($12,589) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Michigan ($10,541).
- Central Michigan's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Northern Illinois (49%).

Northern Illinois University
Public, 4 years • Dekalb, IL #237 National Universities, #20 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,060
Financial Aid
$12,589
Test Scores
Admission
69.79% Acceptance Rate
12.06% Yield
Enrollment
11,348 Undergraduate
4,066 Graduate
2,197 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
820 Faculties (full-time)
2,760 Staffs (full-time)
$99,800 Faculty Salary
$73,297 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Central Michigan University
Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #214 National Universities, #6 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,480
Financial Aid
$10,541
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.82% Acceptance Rate
11.26% Yield
Enrollment
10,193 Undergraduate
4,295 Graduate
3,356 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
659 Faculties (full-time)
1,956 Staffs (full-time)
$96,194 Faculty Salary
$65,929 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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