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Michigan Tech Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU EIU Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan University UIC North Park University ISU CSU| Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 7,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $17,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $17,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $9,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 6,922 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 4,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 20% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Northern Michigan University ($20,686.00 vs. $17,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Northern Michigan University ($14,669 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 18.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,742 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Northeastern Illinois University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($12,560 vs. $9,008)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 141 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Northern Michigan University? 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 Northern Michigan University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,292)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($149 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/