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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 748 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Bellin College?
- Bellin College is 108.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($21,050.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Bellin College than Northeastern Illinois University ($21,050.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Bellin College ($14,262 vs. $25,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 11.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,600 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellin College than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 234.5% larger than aid received Bellin College ($15,143 vs. $4,527)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Bellin College (1090) is 220 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Bellin College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bellin College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Bellin 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 Bellin College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (78% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellin College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bellin College graduates. ($149 vs. $155)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/