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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or SIUE?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,182.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,586 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 4.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,272 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,143 vs. $10,649)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 200 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $7,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,930 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,430)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($149 vs. $221)
- More SIUE 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/