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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 87% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $202 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,836 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or SUNY Canton?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($20,182.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Northeastern Illinois University ($14,049 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 37.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,742 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Northeastern Illinois University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 50.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($15,143 vs. $10,081)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Northeastern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Canton is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $1,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,052 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,552)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($149 vs. $202)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/