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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $224 |
Diversity |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ISU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 5,231 students)
ISU vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 168.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Illinois State University ($31,784.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Missouri Baptist University ($20,551 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,602 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Illinois State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($18,372 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 129 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
ISU vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (71% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/