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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
| 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 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $90 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | York | ||
| 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 York College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or York?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than York 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 York College ($20,182.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Northeastern Illinois University ($6,670 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 York College ($10,742 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 67.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($15,143 vs. $9,036)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 15 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than York (59.1%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or York? 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 York and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than CUNY York College (23% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $14,500)
- York graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($90 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/