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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 259 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 259 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 262.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at AAC than Northeastern Illinois University ($37,500.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than AAC ($14,669 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 4% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,325 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 53.5% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($19,277 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 93 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming AAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at AAC (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than AAC (33.1%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or AAC? 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 AAC and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $9,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $30,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/