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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 68% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,577 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Penn State Altoona than Northeastern Illinois University ($25,854.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Penn State Altoona ($14,262 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 20.9% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,742 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Penn State Altoona (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($15,143 vs. $9,574)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 123 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (65% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $15,300 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,818)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($149 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/