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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Brookfield, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $19,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 76 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 68.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Herzing University-Brookfield based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 383 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Herzing University-Brookfield?
- Herzing University Brookfield is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Herzing University Brookfield ($20,686.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Herzing University-Brookfield ($14,669 vs. $19,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Brookfield are 20.3% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,928 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Brookfield than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Brookfield ($12,560 vs. $6,523)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Herzing University-Brookfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Brookfield or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Herzing University-Brookfield has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Herzing University-Brookfield? 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 Herzing University-Brookfield and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Herzing University Brookfield earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,213 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,713)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($149 vs. $245)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Brookfield students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/