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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 | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,504 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,565 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,177 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 17,033 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $217 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 14,800 students)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.5% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Northern Illinois University ($33,432.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Northern Illinois ($11,577 vs. $13,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($12,800 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Northern Illinois University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 12.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($15,314 vs. $13,565)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 76 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Northern Illinois vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or University of Missouri-St 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $2,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($20,987 vs. $23,859)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($217 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St 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/