Northeastern Illinois University vs Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is harder to get into (71% vs 75% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $9,377 vs $10,018 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Northeastern Illinois University | Western Illinois University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 75% | 71% |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Northeastern Illinois University | Western Illinois University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $23,570 | $28,915 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $9,377 | $10,018 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $19,215 | — |
| Measure | Northeastern Illinois University | Western Illinois University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,795 | $3,427 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $8,099 | $5,063 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $8,933 | $7,229 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $11,854 | $524 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,695 | $19,878 |
| Measure | Northeastern Illinois University | Western Illinois University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 3,982 | 4,410 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 17% | 45% |
| Come back for year two | 52% | 61% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $56,278 | $57,175 |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 | $20,168 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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