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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University ISU CSU Methodist NSU NCAT| Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 6,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $7,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $8,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 4,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 855/1045 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $229 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Northeastern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 5,504 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Fayetteville State University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 934.3% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($10,343.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.7% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Fayetteville State University ($20,686.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Northeastern Illinois University ($7,298 vs. $14,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 5.2% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($10,742 vs. $11,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Northeastern Illinois University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,560 vs. $8,589)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is the same at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,661 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,161)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($149 vs. $229)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/