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Overview |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 810/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $149 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Alabama State University ($20,182.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,176 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 77.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($6,050 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 51% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($15,143 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 26 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Alabama State vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $29,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $17,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $32,091)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($149 vs. $331)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/