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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 12,451 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $18,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $22,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 79% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $200 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 156.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Campbellsville University than Northeastern Illinois University ($26,490.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Campbellsville University ($14,669 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 17.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,170 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Campbellsville University (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 76.1% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($22,113 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Campbellsville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 116 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,700)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbellsville University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Campbellsville University graduates. ($149 vs. $200)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/