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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 | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,527 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 113% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Missouri Valley College than Northern Illinois University ($20,850.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Missouri Valley College ($13,884 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 10.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,300 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 39.5% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($17,514 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Northern Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Missouri Valley College (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,500)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/