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Overview |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Illinois College is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Illinois College than Northeastern Illinois University ($35,796.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Illinois College ($14,262 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 7.8% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,964 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 96.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($29,785 vs. $15,143)
Illinois College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College 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 Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Illinois College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/