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.
  • UB has more expensive tuition & fees ($30,572) than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • It is harder to admit to UB than Northern Illinois University.
  • UB has more students with 32,099 students while Northern Illinois University has 15,649 students.
  • UB has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Northern Illinois University's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • UB has more full-time faculties with 1,672 faculties while Northern Illinois University has 787 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northern Illinois University and University at Buffalo.
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Northern Illinois Universityvs.UB
Dekalb, IllinoisLocationBuffalo, New York
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,472
Out-Of-State$12,700
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,782
Out-Of-State$30,572
95%% Receiving Financial Aid60%
$9,294Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,020
70.68 %Acceptance Rates67.71 %
13.30 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.12 %
-SAT Score1,280
-ACT Score29
53 %Graduation Rate73 %
-Transfer-out Rate17 %
65 %Retention Rate84 %
15,649Student Population32,099
787Number of Faculties1,672
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 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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