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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Tennessee State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Tennessee State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,484.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,986 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 25.8% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,542 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($17,315 vs. $15,143)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $28,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($149 vs. $289)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/