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Overview |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $149 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than UAFS based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 145.9% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($20,182.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Northeastern Illinois University ($10,705 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 11.4% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,645 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 82.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($15,143 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS 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 UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
UAFS vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at UAFS is the same as at Northeastern Illinois University (23% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $5,000 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $368 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $14,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern Illinois University graduates. ($146 vs. $149)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/