College comparison

Northern Illinois University vs Minnesota

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateNorthern Illinois University is more selective	70%	80%
SAT (25–75)	—	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,301	31,855
Avg net price	$13,391	$16,778
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Dekalb, IL	Minneapolis, MN

Quick answers

Is Northern Illinois University or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

Northern Illinois University is more selective: Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northern Illinois University vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Northern Illinois University and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.