The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Eastern Michigan University has more expensive tuition & fees ($15,510) than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • It is harder to admit to Northern Illinois University than Eastern Michigan University.
  • Northern Illinois University has more students with 15,649 students while Eastern Michigan University has 14,018 students.
  • Northern Illinois University has more full-time faculties with 787 faculties while Eastern Michigan University has 650 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northern Illinois University and Eastern Michigan University.
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Northern Illinois Universityvs.Eastern Michigan University
Dekalb, IllinoisLocationYpsilanti, Michigan
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$12,472
Out-Of-State$12,700
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$16,410
Out-Of-State$15,510
95%% Receiving Financial Aid71%
$9,294Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,397
70.68 %Acceptance Rates83.23 %
13.30 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.13 %
-SAT Score1,050
-ACT Score22
53 %Graduation Rate45 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
65 %Retention Rate66 %
15,649Student Population14,018
787Number of Faculties650
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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