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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 | Metropolitan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $186 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 6,294 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Metropolitan State University?
- Northern Illinois University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Northern Illinois than Metropolitan State University ($9,790.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Metropolitan State University ($13,884 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 2% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($11,420 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($12,552 vs. $8,322)
Northern Illinois vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Northern Illinois .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Metropolitan State University? 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 Metropolitan State University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Metropolitan State University (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,600)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $5,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($17,992 vs. $23,859)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($186 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University 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/