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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,406 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 201.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Lakeland University than Northeastern Illinois University ($30,400.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Lakeland University ($14,262 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 0.3% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($10,742 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($23,855 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Lakeland University (907) is 37 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Lakeland University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,458)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($149 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/