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Overview |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | glcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $15,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian 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 | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 133 students)
EIU vs. Great Lakes Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Great Lakes Christian College?
- Great Lakes Christian College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($15,750.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Great Lakes Christian College than Eastern Illinois University ($15,750.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Great Lakes Christian College ($13,380 vs. $15,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 25.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,600 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Great Lakes Christian College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12% larger than aid received Great Lakes Christian College ($11,773 vs. $10,509)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Great Lakes Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Lakes Christian College or EIU .
EIU vs. Great Lakes Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Great Lakes Christian College (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $28,400)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Lakes Christian 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/