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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,363 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Castleton State College than Northeastern Illinois University ($28,800.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Castleton State College ($14,262 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 15.5% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,742 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($15,143 vs. $13,007)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 89 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/