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Lehman Queens College EIU Northern Illinois Medgar John Jay UIC North Park University ISU CSU City College of New York York| Northeastern Illinois University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 17.4% | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $109 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or City Tech?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($20,182.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Northeastern Illinois University ($6,406 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 New York City College of Technology ($10,742 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 72.1% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,143 vs. $8,797)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Northeastern Illinois University .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at City Tech is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $3,887 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $14,500)
- City Tech graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($109 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/