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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $144 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Staten Island?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($20,182.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Northeastern Illinois University ($7,217 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 86.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($10,742 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 87.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,143 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $14,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($144 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/