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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | MBBC | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
ISU | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $160 |
Diversity |
ISU | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 70% | ||
Campus |
ISU | MBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 977 students)
ISU vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or MBBC?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at ISU than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($24,131.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than MBBC ($20,871 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 31.6% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($8,800 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($11,590 vs. $7,680)
ISU vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than MBBC (70.9%)
ISU vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or MBBC? 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 MBBC and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $22,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($160 vs. $227)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/