Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to Northern Illinois University
Compare alternatives to NIU
- Similar admissions profiles · 5 matches
- Higher admission rates · 5 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 3 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 5 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | NIU · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | 69.8% | 74.6% | $60,607 4 years after completion |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 69.8% | 77.5% | $45,385 4 years after completion |
| Edgewood University | 69.8% | 75.7% | $68,625 4 years after completion |
| McKendree University | 69.8% | 71.7% | $60,630 4 years after completion |
| Manchester University | 69.8% | 71.1% | $52,989 4 years after completion |
Higher admission rates
| School | NIU · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 69.8% | 80.9% | $64,521 4 years after completion |
| Illinois State University | 69.8% | 88.2% | $62,507 4 years after completion |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 69.8% | 100.0% | $62,480 4 years after completion |
| Ferris State University | 69.8% | 91.4% | $64,721 4 years after completion |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 69.8% | 85.9% | $63,235 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | IL | $62,507 4 years after completion |
| Northeastern Illinois University | IL | $60,607 4 years after completion |
| Olivet Nazarene University | IL | $64,769 4 years after completion |
| University of Illinois Springfield | IL | $63,235 4 years after completion |
| McKendree University | IL | $60,630 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | NIU · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Francis | $64,583 4 years after completion | $75,229 4 years after completion | $13,006 |
| University of Tulsa | $64,583 4 years after completion | $79,396 4 years after completion | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $64,583 4 years after completion | $74,059 4 years after completion | $11,900 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | NIU · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Northwest | $13,391 | $5,130 | $59,535 4 years after completion |
| Saint Xavier University | $13,391 | $10,970 | $66,961 4 years after completion |
| Purdue University Northwest | $13,391 | $6,079 | $73,337 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $13,391 | $3,103 | $62,833 4 years after completion |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $13,391 | $3,967 | $59,756 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | MN | $64,235 4 years after completion |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | NE | $60,448 4 years after completion |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $64,616 4 years after completion |
| Oakland University | MI | $68,708 4 years after completion |
| Western Michigan University | MI | $62,885 4 years after completion |
| University of Toledo | OH | $66,084 4 years after completion |
| Wichita State University | KS | $59,707 4 years after completion |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | IL | $65,199 4 years after completion |
| Central Michigan University | MI | $61,298 4 years after completion |
| Ferris State University | MI | $64,721 4 years after completion |
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