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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $206 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,261 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Mercy College of Ohio ($20,182.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($14,262 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 51.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,108 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Northeastern Illinois University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($15,143 vs. $12,134)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (23% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($149 vs. $206)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College 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/