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Overview |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $155 |
Diversity |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 748 students)
EIU vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Bellin College?
- Bellin College is 116.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($21,050.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Bellin College than Eastern Illinois University ($21,050.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Bellin College ($13,380 vs. $25,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 12.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,600 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Bellin College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 160.1% larger than aid received Bellin College ($11,773 vs. $4,527)
EIU vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Bellin College (1090) is 80 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Bellin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellin College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Bellin 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 Bellin College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $13,200 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $43,500)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $8,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,650)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($155 vs. $244)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/