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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | MIAD | ||
| 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 MIAD based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 896 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 290.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at MIAD than Northeastern Illinois University ($39,380.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than MIAD ($14,262 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 8% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,950 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 73.1% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($26,216 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $4,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/