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Overview |
East-West University | EIU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
East-West University | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
East-West University | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $244 |
Diversity |
East-West University | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East-West University | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or EIU?
- East West University is 127.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($22,050.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at East-West University than Eastern Illinois University ($22,050.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than East-West University ($13,380 vs. $19,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 20.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,991 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 18.4% larger than aid received East West University ($11,773 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University or EIU? 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 EIU and East-West University.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than East West University (59% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $16,200 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $27,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than East-West University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,332)
- EIU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than East-West University graduates. ($244 vs. $251)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/