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.
  • University of Akron Main Campus has more expensive tuition & fees ($17,239) than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • It is harder to admit to Northern Illinois University than University of Akron Main Campus.
  • Northern Illinois University has more students with 15,649 students while University of Akron Main Campus has 13,465 students.
  • Northern Illinois University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while University of Akron Main Campus's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Northern Illinois University has more full-time faculties with 787 faculties while University of Akron Main Campus has 476 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
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University of Akron Main Campusvs.Northern Illinois University
Akron, OhioLocationDekalb, Illinois
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$12,799
Out-Of-State$17,239
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,472
Out-Of-State$12,700
71%% Receiving Financial Aid95%
$7,893Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,294
82.87 %Acceptance Rates70.68 %
20.78 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.30 %
1,090SAT Score-
22ACT Score-
47 %Graduation Rate53 %
27 %Transfer-out Rate-
68 %Retention Rate65 %
13,465Student Population15,649
476Number of Faculties787
16 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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