Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Claflin University EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University Tennessee State University ISU CSU Winthrop University West Virginia University at Parkersburg Benedict College DePaul| Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $9,528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $343 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,649 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or South Carolina State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at South Carolina State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($20,218.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than South Carolina State University ($14,262 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 19.4% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,000 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Northeastern Illinois University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($15,873 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 110 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $9,000 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $31,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $18,705 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $33,205)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($149 vs. $343)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/