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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 83% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 3,458 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or WVSU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than West Virginia State University ($20,686.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($10,878 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 20.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,742 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than West Virginia State University (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 45.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,560 vs. $8,657)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 57 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,700)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,250)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($149 vs. $240)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/