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UIC Bradley EIU Loyola Illinois Northern Illinois North Park University ISU SIUE CSU Western Illinois University Wright State| Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $194 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,198 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,182.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,733 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 3.2% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,410 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($15,143 vs. $14,175)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 198 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,293 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($14,500 vs. $18,793)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($149 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/