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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 65% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 4,008 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Parkside?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($20,686.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Northeastern Illinois University ($8,778 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 29.6% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,286 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (85% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 92.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($12,560 vs. $6,523)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 100 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,965)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($149 vs. $237)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/