Northeastern Illinois University vs. Kent State University at Geauga

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL with Kent State University at Geauga in Burton, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern Illinois University is larger than Kent State University at Geauga based on total student enrollment (5,734 students vs. 2,204 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Kent State University at Geauga is in Burton, OH (Rural Fringe setting).
• Northeastern Illinois University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kent State University at Geauga is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Illinois University 9:1; Kent State University at Geauga 33:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 12% lower than at Kent State University at Geauga ($10,390 vs. $11,810).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than at Kent State University at Geauga (about $5,384 more per year; $22,726 vs. $17,342).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than at Kent State University at Geauga (87% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 168.3% larger than aid received by Kent State University at Geauga students ($12,876 vs. $4,799).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northeastern Illinois University, open admission at Kent State University at Geauga.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Illinois University Jul 15, 2027; Kent State University at Geauga Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Northeastern Illinois University average a 3.1 high school GPA, 0.38 higher than at Kent State University at Geauga (2.72).

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Northeastern Illinois University graduates have a $11,325 lower median loan debt than Kent State University at Geauga graduates ($14,500 vs. $25,825).
• Among borrowers, Northeastern Illinois University graduates have an estimated $118 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Kent State University at Geauga graduates ($149 vs. $267).
• More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Geauga students, three years after graduation (56% vs. 46%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.