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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 38.4% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible College | ||
| 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 Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| 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 Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,031 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace Bible College?
- Grace Bible College is 32% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Grace Bible College ($20,182.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,988 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 21.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,830 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($15,143 vs. $10,323)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College 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 Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Grace 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 Grace Bible College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Grace Bible College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Grace Bible College 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 Bible College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,247)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Grace Bible College graduates. ($149 vs. $240)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College 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/