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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State Concordia University Chicago Northern Michigan University| Northeastern Illinois University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 63% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $124 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,905 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or OC?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 157% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Olympic College ($20,182.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,629 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 2.3% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Olympic College (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 190.3% larger than aid received Olympic College ($15,143 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or OC? 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 OC and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $4,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,500)
- OC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($124 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/