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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Bethel College Mishawaka | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 800/920 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $269 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,292 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 221.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Northern Illinois University ($31,480.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($13,884 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 13.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,050 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Bethel College Mishawaka (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 84.1% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,114 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Bethel College-Mishawaka? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-Mishawaka or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 3 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Bethel College-Mishawaka? 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 Bethel College-Mishawaka and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,400)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,065)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($246 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/