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CofC EIU Northern Illinois USC Aiken UIC North Park University ISU CSU Lander University DePaul Francis Marion University UofSC| Northeastern Illinois University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,124 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at USC Beaufort than Northeastern Illinois University ($21,390.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than USC Beaufort ($14,262 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 23.2% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($8,722 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Northeastern Illinois University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 79.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($15,143 vs. $8,452)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Beaufort (927) is 57 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $3,300 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,700)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,974 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,474)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort 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/