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Northern Illinois vs. WMU

The following statements compare Northern Illinois University and Western Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • WMU's tuition ($19,098) is more expensive than Northern Illinois ($12,700).
  • Northern Illinois's acceptance rate (70.68%) is lower than WMU (84.55%).
  • WMU has higher yield (15.12%) than Northern Illinois (13.30%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
  • Northern Illinois's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
  • WMU (17,000 students) is larger than Northern Illinois (15,649 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Northern Illinois ($9,294) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • WMU's graduation rate (55%) is higher than Northern Illinois (53%).
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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Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #248 National Universities, #27 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,298 In-State
$19,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,061
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
84.55% Acceptance Rate
15.12% Yield
Enrollment
13,589 Undergraduate
3,411 Graduate
1,811 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
752 Faculties (full-time)
2,147 Staffs (full-time)
$92,796 Faculty Salary
$63,718 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-5,075 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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