Northern Illinois vs. Columbia College - Lake County
Both Northern Illinois University and Columbia College - Lake County are 4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Northern Illinois University and Columbia College - Lake County with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Northern Illinois's tuition ($13,060) is more expensive than Columbia College - Lake County ($8,304).
- Northern Illinois's acceptance rate (69.79%) is lower than Northern Illinois (69.79%).
- Northern Illinois has higher yield (12.06%) than Northern Illinois (12.06%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
- Northern Illinois (15,414 students) is larger than Northern Illinois (15,414 students) with more enrolled students.
- Northern Illinois ($12,589) has higher amount of financial aid than Northern Illinois ($12,589).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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

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