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Overview |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,821 students)
EIU vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 294.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at Adrian College than Eastern Illinois University ($38,321.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Adrian College ($13,380 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 20.1% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,812 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 168% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($31,555 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 2 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Adrian College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/