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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bluffton University | ||
| 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 Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 745 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 244% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Bluffton University than Northeastern Illinois University ($34,716.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Bluffton University ($14,262 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 8% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,742 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($28,214 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 102 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/