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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Cleary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $22,279 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $22,279 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $27,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $8,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $312 |
Diversity |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Cleary College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 891 students)
EIU vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 129.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Cleary College than Eastern Illinois University ($22,279.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Cleary College ($13,380 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 31.3% lower than costs at Cleary University ($10,812 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Cleary University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Cleary University ($11,773 vs. $8,447)
EIU vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 60 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
EIU vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Cleary 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 Cleary College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is the same as at Cleary University (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $11,400 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,577 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $30,227)
- EIU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($244 vs. $312)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/