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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul LHU Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State Concordia University Chicago| Northeastern Illinois University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 69% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,241 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Penn College than Northeastern Illinois University ($23,190.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Penn College ($14,262 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 12.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,742 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($15,143 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn 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 Penn College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/