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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU UWM Stritch DePaul Metropolitan State University Aurora University Franklin University| Northeastern Illinois University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 5,063 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 226.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at CUW than Northeastern Illinois University ($33,750.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than CUW ($14,669 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 18.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($10,742 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 88.6% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($23,693 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 196 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming CUW students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than CUW (67.5%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or CUW? 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 CUW and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (58% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin 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 $9,425 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,925)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($149 vs. $247)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/