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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University MSU Moorhead DePaul Winona State University Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Northern Illinois University | Minnesota State University Mankato | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $233 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Minnesota State University-Mankato based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 14,590 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Northern Illinois University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Northern Illinois University ($17,726.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($13,884 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 7.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,606 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,552 vs. $6,961)
Northern Illinois vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 1 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $1,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,859)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($233 vs. $246)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/