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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.49 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,133 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 301.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northeastern Illinois University ($40,520.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,262 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 5.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,220 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 98.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($30,091 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 176 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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's University of Minnesota and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (62% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,250)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($149 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/