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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 ($19,952) is more expensive than Northern Illinois ($13,060).
  • Northern Illinois's acceptance rate (69.79%) is lower than WMU (84.60%).
  • WMU has higher yield (13.53%) than Northern Illinois (12.06%).
  • Northern Illinois's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
  • WMU (16,744 students) is larger than Northern Illinois (15,414 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Northern Illinois ($12,589) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($9,864).
  • WMU's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Northern Illinois (49%).
Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University

Public, 4 years • Dekalb, IL #237 National Universities, #20 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
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
Campus Living
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Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #370 National Universities, #24 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,987 In-State
$19,952 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,864
Test Scores
Admission
84.60% Acceptance Rate
13.53% Yield
Enrollment
13,027 Undergraduate
3,717 Graduate
2,238 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
743 Faculties (full-time)
2,249 Staffs (full-time)
$98,247 Faculty Salary
$70,781 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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