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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $13,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $13,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $14,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $10,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 288 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 99.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.03 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 954 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace Christian University?
- Grace Christian University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,792.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Grace Christian University ($20,686.00 vs. $13,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Northeastern Illinois University ($14,127 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 12.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,540 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Northeastern Illinois University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($12,560 vs. $10,065)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Grace Christian University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $28,300)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace Christian University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,247)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Grace Christian University graduates. ($149 vs. $240)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/