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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| East West University | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 528 | 15,504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,750 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,750 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,140 | $13,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,929 | $13,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 24,177 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $246 |
Diversity |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (15,504 students vs. 528 students)
East-West University vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or Northern Illinois?
- East West University is 152.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at East-West University than Northern Illinois University ($24,750.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than East-West University ($13,533 vs. $23,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 42.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,991 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than East West University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 71.1% larger than aid received East West University ($13,565 vs. $7,929)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and East-West University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than East West University (56% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $20,300 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $27,300)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $473 lower median federal student loan debt than East-West University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,332)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than East-West University graduates. ($246 vs. $251)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/