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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University North Carolina Central University ISU CSU DePaul Jackson State University Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State| Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $292 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,933 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Alcorn State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Alcorn State University ($20,182.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Alcorn State University ($14,262 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,255 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($15,143 vs. $10,386)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 1 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $28,250)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($149 vs. $292)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/