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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $163 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,218 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Walsh?
- Northeastern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Walsh College ($20,182.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Walsh College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($15,143 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or Northeastern Illinois University .
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Walsh? 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 Walsh and Northeastern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,832)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh graduates. ($149 vs. $163)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/