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FAU ISU Southern Illinois University UIC UCF USF Main Campus Western Illinois University Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida| Northern Illinois University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than Northern Illinois based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 15,649 students)
Northern Illinois vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or FGCU?
- Northern Illinois University is 133.6% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at FGCU than Northern Illinois University ($22,328.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Northern Illinois ($10,834 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 16.9% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,772 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Florida Gulf Coast University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 72.7% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($12,552 vs. $7,268)
Northern Illinois vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 52 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or FGCU? 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 FGCU and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,400 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,859)
- FGCU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/