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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #1012 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 880/1060 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $320 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Morgan State | ||
| 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Morgan State?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Morgan State University ($20,182.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,956 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 13.2% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,742 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($15,143 vs. $12,738)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Morgan State University (878) is 8 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $31,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($149 vs. $320)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/