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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 | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $160 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | MBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 977 students)
Northern Illinois vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or MBBC?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at MBBC than Northern Illinois University ($18,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than MBBC ($13,533 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 45.5% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,800 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($13,565 vs. $7,680)
Northern Illinois vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman MBBC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Northern Illinois (70.5%)
Northern Illinois vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $12,200 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $8,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,859)
- MBBC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($160 vs. $246)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/