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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Grand Valley State University ($20,182.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than GVSU ($14,262 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,140 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Northeastern Illinois University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($15,143 vs. $8,811)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 220 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/