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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University KU ISU CSU Fort Hays State University ESU K-State DePaul Metropolitan State University| Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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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 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $174 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 5,460 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Washburn University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Washburn University than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,328.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,473 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,040 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 93.7% larger than aid received Washburn University ($15,143 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,900)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($149 vs. $174)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/