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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $251 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or UWSP?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,182.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,702 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 34.3% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,000 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 263.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($15,143 vs. $4,169)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 180 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point 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 $9,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,360)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($149 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/