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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul IU Southeast AUM Metropolitan State University Aurora University Morgan State| Northeastern Illinois University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 3,039 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or IU East?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at IU East than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,634.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Northeastern Illinois University ($8,837 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.1% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,412 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Northeastern Illinois University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 92.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($15,143 vs. $7,874)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 91 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming IU East students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or IU East? 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 IU East and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University East (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,900)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($149 vs. $211)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/