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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 860/1050 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 964 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 188.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Wilmington College than Northeastern Illinois University ($29,837.00 vs. $20,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Wilmington College ($14,669 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 7% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($10,742 vs. $11,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($16,805 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 96 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates of Northeastern Illinois University and Wilmington College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,000 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College 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/