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EIU Northern Illinois Wesley College UIC North Park University ISU CSU Wooster DePaul Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum| Northeastern Illinois University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,410 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 388.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at OWU than Northeastern Illinois University ($49,262.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than OWU ($14,262 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 28% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,742 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 142.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($36,757 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or OWU? 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 OWU and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/