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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 | Mercy College of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $206 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,261 students)
Northern Illinois vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Northern Illinois University ($16,200.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($13,884 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 60.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($7,108 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($12,552 vs. $12,134)
Northern Illinois vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Northern Illinois .
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (56% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $900 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,859)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($206 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/