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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 38% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $134 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Madison College?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Madison Area Technical College ($20,182.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,588 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 39.7% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,742 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Madison Area Technical College (85% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 186.3% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($15,143 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Madison 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 Madison College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($13,000 vs. $14,500)
- Madison College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($134 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/