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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 | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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 | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $241 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Midway University | ||
| 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 Midway University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,441 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Midway University?
- Midway University is 150.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Midway University than Northern Illinois University ($24,500.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Midway University ($13,884 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 32.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,600 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,934 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Midway University? 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 Midway University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Midway University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,378 vs. $23,859)
- Midway University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($241 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/