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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $173 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Allen College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 497 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Allen College?
- Allen College is 90.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Allen College ($20,182.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Allen College ($14,262 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 47.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,280 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 831.9% larger than aid received Allen College ($15,143 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Allen College? 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 Allen College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Allen College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,750)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Allen College graduates. ($149 vs. $173)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/