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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $214 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 656 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Wilberforce University ($20,182.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Northeastern Illinois University ($14,070 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 53.5% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,000 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($15,143 vs. $9,380)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 108 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,200)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilberforce University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,750)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Wilberforce University graduates. ($149 vs. $214)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/