Northeastern Illinois University vs. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern Illinois University is larger than The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio based on total student enrollment (5,734 students vs. 3,786 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is in San Antonio, TX (Large City setting).
• Northeastern Illinois University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Illinois University 9:1; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 6:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 48% lower than at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ($10,390 vs. $19,995).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.3% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (about $5,554 more per year; $22,726 vs. $17,172).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (87% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northeastern Illinois University, not reported at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Illinois University Jul 15, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates ($12,500 vs. $14,500).
• Among borrowers, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northeastern Illinois University graduates ($129 vs. $149).
• More The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation (80% vs. 56%).

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