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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University St. Leo University ISU CSU DePaul BGSU Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State| Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $270 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Tiffin University | ||
| 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
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,044 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 183.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Tiffin University than Northeastern Illinois University ($28,620.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Tiffin University ($14,262 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 16.1% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,742 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($18,830 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Tiffin University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $11,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,117)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($149 vs. $270)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/