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Overview |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $149 |
Diversity |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Governors State University ($20,182.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($9,833 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 2.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,742 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Governors State University ($15,143 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 41 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $17,250)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($149 vs. $178)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/