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Overview |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $149 |
Diversity |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DSC | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 293.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Dalton State College ($20,182.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Northeastern Illinois University ($5,532 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 7.2% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,019 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 117.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($15,143 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
DSC vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Dalton State College (23% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $387 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $14,887)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($149 vs. $153)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/