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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| MacMurray College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $246 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Northern Illinois?
- MacMurray College is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at McMurry than Northern Illinois University ($27,740.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 16.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,810 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 107 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than MacMurray College (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $9,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,200)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,141 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/