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Overview |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| 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 | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $341 |
Diversity |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 98% | ||
Campus |
EIU | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 21.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at EIU than American InterContinental University Online ($12,136.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than AIU Online ($13,380 vs. $13,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 56.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,917 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 87.3% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($11,773 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or EIU .
EIU vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and EIU.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $3,900 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,331 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($23,650 vs. $32,981)
- EIU graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($244 vs. $341)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/