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TU EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU UMES CSU DePaul UMBC Daemen College Metropolitan State University| Northeastern Illinois University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 920/1050 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,288 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or UB?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at UB than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,746.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than UB ($14,262 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 80.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,742 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Northeastern Illinois University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 100.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($15,143 vs. $7,544)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 102 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or UB? 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 UB and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/