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Overview |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $149 |
Diversity |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UAA | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAA | 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
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 5,756 students)
UAA vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 63% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Alaska Anchorage ($20,182.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than UAA ($14,262 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,742 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Northeastern Illinois University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 69.6% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($15,143 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- UAA has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
UAA vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at UAA is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $8,900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,204 lower median federal student loan debt than UAA graduates. ($14,500 vs. $18,704)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UAA graduates. ($149 vs. $193)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/