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Overview |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 944 students)
EIU vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 188.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Fontbonne University than Eastern Illinois University ($27,996.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Fontbonne University ($13,380 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 0.4% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,812 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($22,284 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 40 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Fontbonne University? 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 Fontbonne University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Fontbonne University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $2,900 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/