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Overview |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $227 |
Diversity |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,046 students)
EIU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 150.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Columbia College than Eastern Illinois University ($24,326.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Columbia College ($13,380 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 24.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,670 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($13,725 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or EIU .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Columbia 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 Columbia College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Columbia College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $23,650)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($227 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/