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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 1,227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $31,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $31,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $28,765 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,182 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 875/1070 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 1,227 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 209.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,990.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Northeastern Illinois University ($31,990.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($14,669 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 21.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,742 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 129% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($28,765 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 82 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,300)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,999)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/