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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Blue Ash?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than UC Blue Ash College ($20,182.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,474 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 19.6% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($10,742 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than UC Blue Ash College (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 169.1% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($15,143 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($149 vs. $237)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/