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Overview |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $149 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Northeastern Illinois University?
- MacMurray College is 174.9% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at McMurry than Northeastern Illinois University ($27,740.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 9.5% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,810 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than MacMurray College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($15,143 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 52 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
McMurry vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,200)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/