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Overview |
EIU | Coe College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $290 |
Diversity |
EIU | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Coe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,264 students)
EIU vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Coe College?
- Coe College is 418.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.6% higher at Coe College than Eastern Illinois University ($50,314.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Coe College ($13,380 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 1% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,812 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 266.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($43,143 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 116 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Coe 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 Coe College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $4,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $28,105)
- EIU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($244 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/