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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $105 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 55% | ||
| % 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 | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Lehman?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman 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 Lehman College ($20,182.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Northeastern Illinois University ($4,974 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 66.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,742 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 45.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($15,143 vs. $10,412)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 155 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $14,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($105 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman 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/