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UIC EIU Northern Illinois Dominican North Park University ISU CSU SJC DePaul Trinity Christian College Concordia University Chicago Metropolitan State University| Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| 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 Xavier University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,523 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Saint Xavier University than Northeastern Illinois University ($34,640.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,302 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 9.7% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,742 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 97.4% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($29,886 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is 120 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Saint Xavier University? 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 Xavier University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,022)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($149 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/