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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,833 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Lincoln University ($20,182.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Northeastern Illinois University ($11,199 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 12.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,530 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Lincoln University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($15,143 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than Lincoln University (23% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $31,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,960)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($149 vs. $247)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri 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/