For the academic year 2023-2024, Northern Illinois's tuition & fees is $12,506 for state residents and $12,506 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Northern Illinois's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $13,193 for in-state and $22,296 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Northern Illinois is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Miami University-Oxford has the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,124 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,506 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Northern Illinois is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Northern Illinois and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | $12,506 | $12,506 | $360 | $360 | $1,300 | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN | $10,758 | $28,766 | $336 | $1,118 | $1,360 | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | $14,312 | $14,312 | $478 | $478 | $1,240 | $12,178 | $8,970 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | $16,260 | $16,260 | $637 | $637 | $1,000 | $12,440 | $11,920 |
| University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY | $10,782 | $30,572 | $295 | $1,119 | $1,500 | $16,754 | $14,674 |
| University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH | $12,799 | $17,239 | $433 | $618 | $1,200 | $11,070 | $10,590 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH | $13,390 | $21,378 | $459 | $792 | $640 | $11,784 | $11,610 |
| Kent State University at KentKent, OH | $11,767 | $20,880 | $527 | $955 | $1,200 | $13,040 | $11,810 |
| Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH | $17,060 | $38,124 | $674 | $1,552 | $1,240 | $16,714 | $16,714 |
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH | $13,746 | $24,114 | $648 | $1,157 | $840 | $13,594 | $12,354 |
| University of ToledoToledo, OH | $11,742 | $21,102 | $406 | $796 | $1,240 | $14,652 | $8,518 |
| Average | $13,193 | $22,296 | $478 | $871 | $1,160 | $13,372 | $12,002 |