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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $246 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 15,649 students)
FSCJ vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or Northern Illinois?
- Northern Illinois University is 279.8% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Northern Illinois than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,790.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than Northern Illinois ($2,341 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 34.4% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,496 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 121% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($12,552 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,100 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $13,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($10,500 vs. $23,859)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($108 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/