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Overview |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 53 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $323 |
Diversity |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | American Baptist College | ||
| 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 Baptist College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 53 students)
EIU vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or American Baptist College?
- American Baptist College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at EIU than American Baptist College ($12,136.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than American Baptist College ($13,380 vs. $17,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 25.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,640 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than American Baptist College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 21.8% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($11,773 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or EIU .
EIU vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or American Baptist 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 American Baptist College and EIU.
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,250)
- EIU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($244 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/