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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 141.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Columbia College than Northeastern Illinois University ($24,326.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Columbia College ($14,262 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 23.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,670 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Northeastern Illinois University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($15,143 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,534 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,034)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($149 vs. $227)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/