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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or BSU?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at BSU than Northeastern Illinois University ($25,918.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($12,615 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 1.5% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,742 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($15,143 vs. $11,418)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 200 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming BSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or BSU? 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 BSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (55% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/