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Overview |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | gbs.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $6,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $4,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $9,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 174 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Gods Bible School and College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 55% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Gods Bible School and 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 Gods Bible School and College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 443 students)
EIU vs. Gods Bible School and College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Gods Bible School and College?
- Eastern Illinois University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Gods Bible School and College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at EIU than Gods Bible School and College ($12,136.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gods Bible School and College than EIU ($9,478 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gods Bible School and College are 122.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($4,860 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Gods Bible School and College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Gods Bible School and College ($11,773 vs. $6,306)
EIU vs. Gods Bible School and College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Gods Bible School and College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gods Bible School and College or EIU .
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Gods Bible School and College (63.8%)
EIU vs. Gods Bible School and College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Gods Bible School and 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 Gods Bible School and College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Gods Bible School and College (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Gods Bible School and College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $28,800)
- More Gods Bible School and College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/