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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown EIU Northern Illinois UH Tennessee State University UIC North Park University Lamar University SHSU ISU CSU| Northeastern Illinois University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $303 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or TSU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Texas Southern University ($20,686.00 vs. $20,037.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than TSU ($14,669 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 1.6% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,742 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($12,560 vs. $9,437)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 53 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or TSU? 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 TSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Texas Southern University (23% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $3,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,200)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $14,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $29,358)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($149 vs. $303)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/