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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC North Park University University of Missouri-Columbia CSU| Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 11,359 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $16,131 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $12,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 10,401 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 9,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,686.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University ($14,669 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 12.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,742 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Northeastern Illinois University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,560 vs. $12,408)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 162 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/