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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU Wisconsin DePaul Carroll University Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State| Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 2,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $34,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $34,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $26,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $21,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,315 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 1,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 2,001 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 236.9% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,850.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Edgewood College than Northeastern Illinois University ($34,850.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Edgewood College ($14,669 vs. $26,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 17.2% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,742 vs. $12,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 74% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($21,852 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 180 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($149 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/