University of Akron Main Campus vs Northern Illinois University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
University of Akron Main Campus has more expensive tuition & fees ($17,765) than Northern Illinois University ($12,352).
It is harder to admit to Northern Illinois University than University of Akron Main Campus.
University of Akron Main Campus has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than Northern Illinois University (1,055).
Both University of Akron Main Campus and Northern Illinois University have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
University of Akron Main Campus has more students with 18,731 students while Northern Illinois University has 17,169 students.
Northern Illinois University has more full-time faculties with 830 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 661 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Akron Main Campus and Northern Illinois University.

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University of Akron Main CampusNorthern Illinois University

University of Akron Main Campus	vs.	Northern Illinois University
Akron, Ohio	Location	Dekalb, Illinois
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$11,881 Out-Of-State$17,765	Tuition & Fees	In-State$14,610 Out-Of-State$12,352
63% ($7,000)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	72% ($8,809)
$7,000	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,809
92.55 %	Acceptance Rates	53.32 %
24.60 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	23.73 %
1,110	SAT Score	1,055
22	ACT Score	22
46 %	Graduation Rate	49 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
72 %	Retention Rate	73 %
18,731	Student Population	17,169
661	Number of Faculties	830
18 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare