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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State Concordia University Chicago Northern Michigan University| Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 85% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26.4% | ||
| 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 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Northwest?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Purdue University Northwest ($20,686.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Northeastern Illinois University ($9,637 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 18.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,097 vs. $10,742)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University as Purdue University Northwest (85% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($12,560 vs. $6,420)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and Northeastern Illinois University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/