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IPFW IU Northwest EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University Purdue North Central ISU CSU Purdue BSU DePaul| Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 58% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $216 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($20,182.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Northeastern Illinois University ($10,908 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 42.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,560 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (85% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 165.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($15,143 vs. $5,703)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 90 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Calumet is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,408 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,908)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($149 vs. $216)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/