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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,319 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 244.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Loras College than Northeastern Illinois University ($34,750.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Loras College ($14,262 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 16.4% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,230 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 68.6% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($25,538 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 218 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Loras 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 Loras College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/