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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,756 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Buffalo State College?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($20,182.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Northeastern Illinois University ($13,812 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 33.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,742 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Northeastern Illinois University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 40.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,143 vs. $10,756)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 31 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $700 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,409)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($149 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/