Northeastern Illinois University vs. Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL with Mid America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern Illinois University is larger than Mid-America College of Funeral Service based on total student enrollment (5,734 students vs. 279 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Mid America College of Funeral Service is in Jeffersonville, IN (Large Suburban setting).
• Northeastern Illinois University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Mid America College of Funeral Service is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Illinois University 9:1; Mid America College of Funeral Service 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America College of Funeral Service are 8.3% lower than at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,531 vs. $10,390).
• Out-of-state tuition is 19.6% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than at Mid America College of Funeral Service (about $3,726 more per year; $22,726 vs. $19,000).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than at Mid America College of Funeral Service (87% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 70% larger than aid received by Mid America College of Funeral Service students ($12,876 vs. $7,574).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northeastern Illinois University, open admission at Mid-America College of Funeral Service.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Illinois University Jul 15, 2027; Mid-America College of Funeral Service Jul 6, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mid America College of Funeral Service graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates ($13,000 vs. $14,500).
• Among borrowers, Mid-America College of Funeral Service graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northeastern Illinois University graduates ($134 vs. $149).
• More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-America College of Funeral Service students, three years after graduation (56% vs. 39%).

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