Northeastern Illinois University vs. Siena Heights University

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL with Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern Illinois University is larger than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (5,734 students vs. 1,781 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Siena Heights University is in Adrian, MI (Distant Town setting).
• Northeastern Illinois University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Siena Heights University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Illinois University 9:1; Siena Heights University 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 23.2% lower than at Siena Heights University ($10,390 vs. $13,530).
• Out-of-state tuition is 35.4% higher at Siena Heights University than at Northeastern Illinois University (about $8,052 more per year; $30,778 vs. $22,726).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Siena Heights University than at Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 109.6% larger than aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students ($26,984 vs. $12,876).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Siena Heights University than at Northeastern Illinois University (19 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northeastern Illinois University, test optional at Siena Heights University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Illinois University Jul 15, 2027; Siena Heights University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Siena Heights University average a 3.32 high school GPA, 0.22 higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.5% at Northeastern Illinois University vs. 36.3% at Siena Heights University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Northeastern Illinois University graduates have a $3,246 lower median loan debt than Siena Heights University graduates ($14,500 vs. $17,746).
• Among borrowers, Northeastern Illinois University graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Siena Heights University graduates ($149 vs. $183).
• More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation (56% vs. 52%).

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