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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 2,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $23,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $23,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $21,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $16,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,033 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 920/1110 | ||
| 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 | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $194 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Waldorf College | ||
| 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 Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 2,657 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Waldorf College?
- Waldorf College is 130.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($23,800.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Waldorf College than Northeastern Illinois University ($23,800.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Waldorf College ($14,669 vs. $21,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 13.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,448 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Northeastern Illinois University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($16,542 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Waldorf College (937) is 67 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Waldorf College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Waldorf College has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Waldorf College? 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 Waldorf College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Waldorf College earn on average $100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Waldorf College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $18,822)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Waldorf College graduates. ($149 vs. $194)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/