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Overview |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 870/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $216 |
Diversity |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 72% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 299 students)
EIU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is 13.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,060.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at EIU than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($12,136.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($13,380 vs. $14,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 76.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,124 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 114.9% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($11,773 vs. $5,478)
EIU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is the same at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
EIU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $2,704 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,946 vs. $23,650)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($216 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/