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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 | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Mount Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,198 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 234% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234% higher at Mount Mary College than Northern Illinois University ($32,700.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Mount Mary College ($13,884 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 16.2% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,830 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 90.4% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,897 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 127 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Northern Illinois vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Mount Mary College (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/