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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Northeastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 5,504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #736 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $10,343 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $20,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $14,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 8,481 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 5,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 810/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $149 |
Diversity |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 5,504 students)
ISU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Illinois State University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at ISU than Northeastern Illinois University ($24,131.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than ISU ($14,669 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 7.8% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,742 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($12,560 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 220 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming ISU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
ISU vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (71% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($149 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/