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Overview |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | aib.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $15,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $4,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 405 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 0% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $18,327 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $189 |
Diversity |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 42% |
Students |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | American Institute of Business | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than American Institute of Business based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 348 students)
EIU vs. American Institute of Business Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or American Institute of Business?
- AIB College of Business is 57.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($15,300.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at American Institute of Business than Eastern Illinois University ($15,300.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at AIB College of Business than EIU ($12,440 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at AIB College of Business are 119.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($4,935 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than AIB College of Business (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 6.6% larger than aid received AIB College of Business ($11,773 vs. $11,044)
EIU vs. American Institute of Business Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or American Institute of Business? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Institute of Business or EIU .
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than American Institute of Business (42.2%)
EIU vs. American Institute of Business Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or American Institute of Business? 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 American Institute of Business and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,400 more per year than American Institute of Business graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,100)
- AIB College of Business students graduate with a $5,323 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($18,327 vs. $23,650)
- American Institute of Business graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($189 vs. $244)
- More American Institute of Business graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU 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/