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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL, US · Suburb: Small

Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
70%
Graduation rate
48%
Average net price
$14,505
Student–faculty
15:1
Undergraduates
11,301
Tuition
$13,792 in-state / $13,792 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$9,090 in-state / $9,090 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$29,642
Retention rate
70%
Pell / federal loans
52% Pell · 46% loans
Median debt
$14,000
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$61,351

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$9,047
$30–48k
$9,740
$48–75k
$12,674
$75–110k
$17,806
$110k+
$21,307

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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