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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul AAC Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State Concordia University Chicago| Northeastern Illinois University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 972 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 273.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at CCAD than Northeastern Illinois University ($37,650.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than CCAD ($14,262 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 2.4% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,742 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 53.5% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($23,246 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Northeastern Illinois University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (64% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,900 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,100)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/