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Overview |
EIU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Crossroads Bible 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $315 |
Diversity |
EIU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 157 students)
EIU vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Crossroads Bible College?
- Crossroads Bible College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,850.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at EIU than Crossroads Bible College ($12,136.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Crossroads Bible College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or EIU .
EIU vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Crossroads Bible College (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $30,485)
- EIU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($244 vs. $315)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/