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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 51% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $256 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| 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
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue North Central?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Northeastern Illinois University ($7,832 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 45.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,380 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Purdue University North Central Campus (85% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 111.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($15,143 vs. $7,168)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 73 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central 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 North Central (49.9%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (23% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,836)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($149 vs. $256)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/