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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,872 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Plymouth than Northeastern Illinois University ($22,250.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Plymouth ($14,262 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 9.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,742 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($15,143 vs. $9,286)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/