Chicago, IL · Dekalb, IL · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Northeastern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 69.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $12,383 | $13,248 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,726 | $13,248 |
| Average Net Price | $14,140 | $14,243 |
| Graduation Rate | 22.0% | 49.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 5,734 | 15,414 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 9 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Northeastern Illinois University accepts 74.6% of applicants. Northern Illinois University accepts 69.8%. Tuition is close: $12,383 at Northeastern Illinois University, $13,248 at Northern Illinois University. Northeastern Illinois University graduates 22% of students in 6 years. Northern Illinois University graduates 49%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Northern Illinois University. It accepts 69.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Northeastern Illinois University, on average. After aid, students pay $14,140/year versus $14,243/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Northern Illinois University: 49% of students finish in 6 years. Northeastern Illinois University is at 22%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.