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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $165 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 5,136 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Vermont Tech?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Vermont Technical College ($20,686.00 vs. $19,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Vermont Tech ($14,669 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 20.1% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($10,742 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($12,560 vs. $12,000)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Vermont Tech graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,050)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Vermont Tech graduates. ($149 vs. $165)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/