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EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University Minnesota State University-Mankato ISU CSU KU DePaul Winona State University Metropolitan State University Aurora University| Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 935/1102 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $224 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($20,182.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,262 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 16% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,258 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Northeastern Illinois University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,143 vs. $7,389)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 138 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,678)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($149 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/