June 2026
AI Index Report
Northern Illinois University
- Illinois
- niu.edu
- AIS
- 67
- National rank
- #241
- State rank
- #8
- Programs
- 105
Ranks 8th in Illinois
National Vs State Performance
How does Northern Illinois University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Northern Illinois University
National rank
#241
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Northern Illinois University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 239
University of Idaho67.1 - 241Northern Illinois University67
- 242
Illinois State University67 - 240
Nova Southeastern University67.1 - 243
Santa Clara University66.9
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Northern Illinois University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Northern Illinois University
Home state: Illinois
8.8%
share of voice in Illinois, ranked #38
Strongest states
- #1Illinois8.8%
- #2Wisconsin0.6%
- #3Indiana0.5%
- #4Oregon0.5%
- #5Tennessee0.5%
- #6Wyoming0.5%
Top programs in IL
- #1Health Science8.1%
- #2Accounting6.4%
- #3Counseling5.7%
- #4Engineering5.7%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Northern Illinois University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1K-12 Education50%
- 2Digital Marketing19%
- 3Digital Marketing19%
- 4Digital Marketing18%
- 5K-12 Education17%
- 6K-12 Education17%
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Claim this profileTop Programs By Degree Level
What programs is AI recommending and who is Northern Illinois University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Art & Art History, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #12
University of California, Berkeley4% - #13
University of Oxford2% - #14Northern Illinois University2%
- #15
University of California, Los Angeles2% - #16
University of Virginia School of Architecture2%
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Claim this profilePrompts Visibility
The individual prompts Northern Illinois University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Northern Illinois University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Northern Illinois University is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Northern Illinois University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Northern Illinois University
Academic Support
31%
240 answers
Online Learning
29.3%
227 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
