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Western Illinois University Cumberland College ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University CU DePaul| Eastern Illinois University | Campbellsville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 12,451 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $9,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $18,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $22,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $200 |
Diversity |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Campbellsville University | ||
| 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
- Campbellsville University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 8,804 students)
EIU vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 167.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Campbellsville University than Eastern Illinois University ($26,490.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Campbellsville University ($14,621 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 23.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,170 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Campbellsville University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($22,113 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. Campbellsville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 24 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Campbellsville University? 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 Campbellsville University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Campbellsville University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($19,400 vs. $23,650)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($200 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/