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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,595 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 188% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Indiana Tech than Northeastern Illinois University ($29,064.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Indiana Tech ($14,262 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 1% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,742 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 30.8% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($19,813 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Institute of Technology (962) is 92 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (23% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,862)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($149 vs. $277)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/