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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 810/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $149 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 5,756 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Colorado State University Pueblo ($20,182.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,033 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 4.4% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,742 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($15,143 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 100 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,750)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($149 vs. $204)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/