Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Indiana University-Northwest's yield is 15 pts higher than Northeastern Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
Indiana University-Northwest admits 73% vs. 75% at Northeastern Illinois
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northeastern IllinoisOpen
- Indiana University-NorthwestAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northeastern IllinoisTest-blind
- Indiana University-NorthwestTest-optional
How they read a record
Northeastern Illinois
GPA is required.
Indiana University-Northwest
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern Illinois | Indiana University-Northwest |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why