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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 | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $239 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 880 students)
Northern Illinois vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or MLC?
- Martin Luther College is 77.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($17,420.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at MLC than Northern Illinois University ($17,420.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than MLC ($13,884 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 66% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($6,880 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Martin Luther College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 99.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($12,552 vs. $6,301)
Northern Illinois vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 116 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming MLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or MLC? 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 MLC and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northern Illinois University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $734 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,125 vs. $23,859)
- MLC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($239 vs. $246)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/