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WVSU WVU EIU Northern Illinois Marshall University UIC North Park University ISU CSU DePaul PennWest California West Liberty University| Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 3,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $6,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $16,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $7,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 1,979 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 1,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 830/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 3,307 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Fairmont State ?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $6,468.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Fairmont State University ($20,686.00 vs. $16,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($10,993 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 6.9% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($10,742 vs. $11,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than Northeastern Illinois University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 78.6% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,560 vs. $7,034)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 92 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,600)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($149 vs. $227)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State 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/