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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 2,606 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $11,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $11,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,421 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $18,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 63% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.86 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 2,606 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,700.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($20,686.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($14,669 vs. $18,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 27.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,421 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Northwestern Ohio (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 119.8% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($12,560 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Northwestern Ohio earn on average $200 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,898 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,398)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates. ($149 vs. $221)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/