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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #1020 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 840/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $392 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 5,058 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 96.3% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Grambling State University ($20,182.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than GSU- Grambling ($14,262 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 2.3% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,742 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 79.4% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($15,143 vs. $8,442)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Grambling State University (871) is 1 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $23,497 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($14,500 vs. $37,997)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $243 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($149 vs. $392)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/