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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Northeastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $149 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Northern Illinois University ($20,182.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,884 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 6.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,742 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($15,143 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 159 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,859)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($149 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/