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Overview |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | bchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $11,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $11,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $3,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $15,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $6,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 152 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | 990/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $32,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $333 |
Diversity |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| 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 Baptist College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 755 students)
EIU vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Baptist College of Health Sciences?
- Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is 20.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,976.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at EIU than Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences ($12,379.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Baptist College of Health Sciences ($14,621 vs. $15,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are 183.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($3,980 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences ($11,122 vs. $6,017)
EIU vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Baptist College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baptist College of Health Sciences or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (1148) is 138 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Baptist College of Health Sciences students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Baptist College of Health Sciences (3.21)
- Baptist College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Baptist College of Health Sciences? 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 Baptist College of Health Sciences and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Baptist College of Health Sciences is higher than Eastern Illinois University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Baptist College of Health Sciences graduates. ($23,650 vs. $32,256)
- EIU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Baptist College of Health Sciences graduates. ($244 vs. $333)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baptist College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/