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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 | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $224 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,231 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 224.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.7% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Northern Illinois University ($31,784.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Missouri Baptist University ($13,884 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 5.4% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($11,420 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University as Missouri Baptist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 46.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($18,372 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 68 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Missouri Baptist University (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $2,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,859)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($224 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist 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/