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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 910/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $160 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 197 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible College?
- Emmaus Bible College is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Emmaus Bible College ($20,686.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Northeastern Illinois University ($14,393 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 16.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,250 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($16,274 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 199 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $31,700)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,009 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmaus Bible College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,509)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emmaus Bible College graduates. ($149 vs. $160)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/