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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #1015 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 798/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $317 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern University and A & M College?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 107.7% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College ($20,686.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College ($14,669 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 14.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,366 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Northeastern Illinois University (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($12,560 vs. $7,112)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 41 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $30,750)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($149 vs. $317)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/