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Overview |
EIU | Donnelly College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Kansas City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | donnelly.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Donnelly College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $8,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Donnelly 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 | Donnelly College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Donnelly College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $8,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $85 |
Diversity |
EIU | Donnelly College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Donnelly College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Donnelly 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 358 students)
EIU vs. Donnelly College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Donnelly College?
- Eastern Illinois University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Donnelly College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at EIU than Donnelly College ($12,136.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Donnelly College ($13,380 vs. $18,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Donnelly College are 2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,600 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Donnelly College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Donnelly College ($11,773 vs. $9,447)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Donnelly College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Donnelly College or EIU .
EIU vs. Donnelly College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Donnelly 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 Donnelly College and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $15,350 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($8,300 vs. $23,650)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($85 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/