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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,931 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | umaryland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| 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 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $102,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland, Baltimore is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,931 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Maryland, Baltimore?
- Northeastern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than University of Maryland, Baltimore for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Maryland, Baltimore ($20,182.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Maryland, Baltimore (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maryland, Baltimore ($15,143 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maryland, Baltimore or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Maryland, Baltimore? 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 Maryland, Baltimore and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn on average $62,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($102,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates. ($149 vs. $155)
- More University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/