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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU ENMU DePaul Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State Concordia University Chicago| Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $213 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| 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 Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,378 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Western New Mexico University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 111.6% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Western New Mexico University ($20,182.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than Northeastern Illinois University ($10,676 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 1.8% lower than costs at Western New Mexico University ($10,742 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New Mexico University than Northeastern Illinois University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 68.9% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($15,143 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Western New Mexico University (23% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,186 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,686)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Western New Mexico University graduates. ($149 vs. $213)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/