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ISU BC Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Miami Dade College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $246 |
Diversity |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 15,649 students)
MDC vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 392.7% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Northern Illinois than Miami Dade College ($9,790.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Northern Illinois ($5,478 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 110.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($11,420 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 88.8% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($12,552 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or MDC .
MDC vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC 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 MDC.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $15,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($8,703 vs. $23,859)
- MDC graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($89 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/