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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 79% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $166 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,155 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or RSU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 122.5% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Rogers State University ($20,182.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,446 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,725 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Rogers State University (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 113.1% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($15,143 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 40 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or RSU? 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 RSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is the same as at Rogers State University (23% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,700 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,300)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than RSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,150)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than RSU graduates. ($149 vs. $166)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/