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Overview |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,842 | 5,504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1001 | #736 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $10,343 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,104 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,397 | $14,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,505 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,782 | 8,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,258 | 5,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.1% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1070 | 810/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $149 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (5,842 students vs. 5,504 students)
Clayton State University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 154.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Clayton State University ($20,686.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($9,397 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 3.4% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,742 vs. $11,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Northeastern Illinois University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($12,560 vs. $8,505)
Clayton State University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University 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 Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Clayton State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Clayton State University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University 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 Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($149 vs. $284)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/