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Overview |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $149 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 5,756 students)
DePaul vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Northeastern Illinois University?
- DePaul University is 318.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at DePaul than Northeastern Illinois University ($42,189.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than DePaul ($14,262 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 49.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,742 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($26,004 vs. $15,143)
DePaul vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
DePaul vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (66% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,332)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($149 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/