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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 1,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $31,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $31,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $25,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 3,348 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 2,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 1,446 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 208.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,876.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Notre Dame College than Northeastern Illinois University ($31,876.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Notre Dame College ($14,669 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 6.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,742 vs. $11,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 106.4% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($25,926 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame College (899) is 29 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Notre Dame College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/