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UT Arlington EIU Northern Illinois KSU UIC North Park University Mississippi State UL Lafayette ISU CSU GS Ole Miss| Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Southern Mississippi ($20,182.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,262 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,742 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Northeastern Illinois University (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 62.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($15,143 vs. $9,296)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 179 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 Southern Mississippi and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $1,700 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/