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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowie, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | bowiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,533 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 76% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,445 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 4,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 800/1048 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,391 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bowie State 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
- Bowie State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bowie State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Bowie State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 73.7% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Bowie State University ($20,182.00 vs. $16,533.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,886 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 16.1% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,742 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Bowie State University (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 60% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($15,143 vs. $9,463)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bowie State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Bowie State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowie State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 13 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Bowie State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bowie State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Bowie State 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 Bowie State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (41% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowie State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,391)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bowie State University graduates. ($149 vs. $252)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/