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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 5,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $17,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $16,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 2,730 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 74.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.14 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $231 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (5,854 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 141.7% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Northeastern Illinois University ($25,000.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($14,669 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 0.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($10,742 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 34.6% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($16,911 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Saint Paul students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $17,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,905 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,405)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($149 vs. $231)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/