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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Moody Bible Institute | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $246 |
Diversity |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Moody based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,410 students)
Moody vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Northern Illinois?
- Moody Bible Institute is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Moody than Northern Illinois University ($13,680.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Moody ($13,884 vs. $21,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 10.4% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,420 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Moody Bible Institute (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($12,552 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Moody vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or Northern Illinois? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northern Illinois and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Northern Illinois University (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/