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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $200 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 4,658 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or ESU ?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Emporia State University ($20,686.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than ESU ($14,669 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,542 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Northeastern Illinois University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 116.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($12,560 vs. $5,790)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 160 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming ESU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or ESU ? 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 ESU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,919 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,419)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($149 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/