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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University Webster University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola| Northern Illinois University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $244 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Maryville University of Saint Louis based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 9,959 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is 153% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,766.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Northern Illinois University ($24,766.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($13,884 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 5.1% lower than costs at Maryville University of Saint Louis ($11,420 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville University of Saint Louis students is 42.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,914 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 116 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Northern Illinois University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $2,900 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,600)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,674 vs. $23,859)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($244 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/