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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 76% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 54.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($20,182.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,322 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 36.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,890 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 261.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($15,143 vs. $4,187)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 180 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,471 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,971)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/