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Overview |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 5,504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $10,343 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $20,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $14,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,481 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $149 |
Diversity |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 5,504 students)
FSW vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 324.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($20,686.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Northeastern Illinois University ($9,030 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 6.9% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,044 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern Illinois University than Florida SouthWestern State College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 117.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($12,560 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Northeastern Illinois University? 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 Northeastern Illinois University and FSW.
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,600 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $14,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($93 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/