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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 Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $225 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,023 students)
Northern Illinois vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or MWSU?
- Northern Illinois University is 49.7% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at MWSU than Northern Illinois University ($13,550.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Northern Illinois ($11,917 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 12% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,200 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,552 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Northern Illinois vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Missouri Western State University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $11,100 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $2,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,859)
- MWSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($225 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/