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EIU Northern Illinois UIC Mount Mary College North Park University ISU CSU UWM DePaul Stritch Metropolitan State University Aurora University| Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $327 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,596 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 207.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Alverno College than Northeastern Illinois University ($31,008.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Alverno College ($14,262 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 24.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,620 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 64% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($24,833 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 40 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $900 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,100)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $17,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $31,693)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($149 vs. $327)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College 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/