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UVU EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU Utah Utah State University DePaul Southern Utah University WSU| Northeastern Illinois University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $171 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or DSC?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 91.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Dixie State College of Utah ($20,182.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than DSC ($14,262 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 45.5% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,384 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 118% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($15,143 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or DSC? 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 DSC and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,625)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($149 vs. $171)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC 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/