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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,526 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 262.8% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Mount Mercy College than Northeastern Illinois University ($36,606.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Mount Mercy College ($14,262 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,636 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($27,288 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mercy College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is 120 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Mount Mercy College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College? 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 Mount Mercy College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (60% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,250)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($149 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/