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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Salem State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 1,008.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Salem State University ($20,182.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Salem State University ($14,262 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 39.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,742 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Northeastern Illinois University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($15,143 vs. $8,562)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($149 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/