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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 3,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $6,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $14,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $12,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $225 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 3,817 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or MWSU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Missouri Western State University ($20,686.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,764 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 2.2% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($10,742 vs. $10,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Northeastern Illinois University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,560 vs. $8,500)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $3,500 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,818)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($149 vs. $225)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/