Florida Gulf Coast vs Northern Illinois
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Northern Illinois lists Mass every weekday.
- Florida Gulf Coast has the higher graduation rate: 57% against 49% at Northern Illinois.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Northern Illinois: $57,808, against $54,560 at Florida Gulf Coast.
- Median debt is lower at Florida Gulf Coast: $17,622, against $22,162 at Northern Illinois.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
1 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Dekalb, IL
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
16,167
15,504
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
63%
70%
Average SAT
1114
ACT middle 50%
20–25
Graduation rate
57%
49%
First-year retention
83%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,568
$13,391
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,220
$10,126
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,191
$9,854
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$10,999
$12,797
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,450
$17,612
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,829
$21,834
Median debt
$17,622
$22,162
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,560
$57,808
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Florida Gulf Coast University · Northern Illinois University