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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $299 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or PVAMU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at PVAMU than Northeastern Illinois University ($22,590.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,875 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 11.8% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,605 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($15,143 vs. $14,071)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 13 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $14,455 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $28,955)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($149 vs. $299)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/