College comparison

Northern Illinois University vs Nebraska

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	Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Acceptance rateNorthern Illinois University is more selective	70%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	1098–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,301	19,178
Avg net price	$13,391	$17,747
Median earnings (10 yr)Northern Illinois University reports higher median earnings	$57,808	$56,887
Graduation rate	49%	67%
Median debt	$22,162	$21,000
Economic mobility	1.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Northern Illinois University or University of Nebraska-Lincoln harder to get into?

Northern Illinois University is more selective: Northern Illinois University's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and University of Nebraska-Lincoln's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northern Illinois University vs University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Northern Illinois University and 1098–1330 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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.