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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $111 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or TESC?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Thomas Edison State College ($20,182.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 110.5% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($5,103 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Thomas Edison State College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($15,143 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or TESC? 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 TESC and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $40,000)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $14,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($111 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/