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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 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 4,133 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 313.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northern Illinois University ($40,520.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($13,884 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 11.7% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,220 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 139.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($30,091 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 17 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northern Illinois University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $800 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,600)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,859)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/