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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $299 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Jackson State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 22% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Jackson State University ($20,182.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Jackson State University ($14,262 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,445 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Northeastern Illinois University (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($15,143 vs. $8,694)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 40 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,800)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $29,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($149 vs. $299)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/