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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $149 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | 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 Stanislaus is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 5,756 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus ($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 Stanislaus than Northeastern Illinois University ($7,555 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 6% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($10,742 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Northeastern Illinois University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 56.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($15,143 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $5,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Stanislaus graduates. ($149 vs. $155)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/