Quad
Northern Illinois
University at Albany

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Northern Illinois has 8 pts more first-gen students than University at Albany (38% vs. 30%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    University at Albany is more diverse (index 0.76 vs. 0.71)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Northern Illinois has 4 pts more Pell recipients than University at Albany (47% vs. 44%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Northern Illinois11.3K
University at Albany12.6K
Pell Grant share
Northern Illinois47%
University at Albany44%
First-gen share
Northern Illinois38%
University at Albany30%
Diversity index
Northern Illinois0.71
University at Albany0.76

Who they are

Men
Northern Illinois47%
University at Albany46%
Part-time students
Northern Illinois11%
University at Albany4%
Students 25 and older
Northern Illinois10%
University at Albany5%

Race & ethnicity

Northern Illinois
University at Albany
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Northern Illinois91%
University at Albany91%
First-years from other states
Northern Illinois7%
University at Albany5%
First-years from abroad
Northern Illinois2%
University at Albany4%
New transfer students this fall
Northern Illinois1,461
University at Albany1,252
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Northern Illinois42%
University at Albany31%

Campus

Northern Illinois
Small suburbNCAA D-I FBS · Mid-American ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
University at Albany
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FCS · America EastROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyNorthern IllinoisUniversity at Albany
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housing–Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why