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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 85% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $149 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 5,756 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than California State University East Bay ($20,182.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,464 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 43.4% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,742 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than California State University East Bay (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 74.9% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($15,143 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $15,300 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,332)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($149 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University 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/