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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $276 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Davenport University | ||
| 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 Davenport University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 5,073 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Davenport University?
- Davenport University is 110.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($21,240.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Davenport University than Northeastern Illinois University ($21,240.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Davenport University ($14,262 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 2.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,444 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davenport University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davenport University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($17,124 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Davenport University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Davenport University? 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 Davenport University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Davenport University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,700)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,750)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/