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California State University-Northridge EIU CSUMB CSU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University CSUDH ISU CSU California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay| Northeastern Illinois University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 72% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $156 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than California State University Channel Islands ($20,182.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,540 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 51.7% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,742 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than California State University Channel Islands (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 60.9% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($15,143 vs. $9,412)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $683 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,183)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($149 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/