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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University UNK ISU CSU K-State DePaul Peru State College Metropolitan State University Aurora University| Northeastern Illinois University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $207 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 4,773 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or WSC?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 77% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Wayne State College ($20,182.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than WSC ($14,262 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 21.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,870 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 93.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($15,143 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or WSC? 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 WSC and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $600 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,550 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,050)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($149 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/