Northeastern Technical College vs. Fortis College - Columbia

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC with Fortis College Columbia in Columbia, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern Technical College is larger than Fortis College - Columbia based on total student enrollment (1,428 students vs. 582 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Technical College is located in Cheraw, SC (Rural Fringe setting); Fortis College Columbia is in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting).
• Northeastern Technical College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. Fortis College Columbia is a private, for-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Technical College 14:1; Fortis College Columbia 29:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Technical College are 17% lower than at Fortis College Columbia ($11,066 vs. $13,338).
• Out-of-state tuition is 145.3% higher at Fortis College - Columbia than at Northeastern Technical College (about $8,753 more per year; $14,777 vs. $6,024).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Northeastern Technical College as at Fortis College Columbia (90% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Technical College students is 37% larger than aid received by Fortis College Columbia students ($10,574 vs. $7,718).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Northeastern Technical College and Fortis College - Columbia.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Technical College Aug 4, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.