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Overview |
EIU | ETS | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 64 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | etseminary.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | ETS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | ETS | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | ETS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | ETS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | ETS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
EIU | ETS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | ETS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than ETS based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 64 students)
EIU vs. ETS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or ETS?
- Eastern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than ETS for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at EIU than Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($12,136.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Ecumenical Theological Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or ETS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETS or EIU .
EIU vs. ETS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or ETS? 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 ETS and EIU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/