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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 1,729 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at WWU than Northeastern Illinois University ($27,800.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than WWU ($14,669 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 15.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,742 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($22,166 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 165 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming WWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or WWU? 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 WWU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,937 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,437)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($149 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/