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TROY University of South Alabama EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University Alabama ISU CSU Jacksonville State University University of Montevallo Arkansas State University| University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 5,756 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Northeastern Illinois University?
- University of North Alabama is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at University of North Alabama than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,400.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Northeastern Illinois University ($9,837 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 39% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($7,730 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 10.5% larger than aid received University of North Alabama ($15,143 vs. $13,699)
University of North Alabama vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 157 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
University of North Alabama vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Alabama is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $900 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,837)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($149 vs. $225)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/