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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul Grand View University ISU UIU UNI Metropolitan State University| Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wartburg 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 Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,444 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 363.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at Wartburg College than Northeastern Illinois University ($46,740.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Wartburg College ($14,262 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 4.5% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,280 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 138.8% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($36,157 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 235 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/