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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1068/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,027 students)
Northern Illinois vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 244.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.7% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Northern Illinois University ($33,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($13,884 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 7.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,650 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 100.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($25,149 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
Northern Illinois vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Northern Illinois University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,900 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,141 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($23,859 vs. $28,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($246 vs. $289)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/