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Overview |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 75 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | hamiltontechcollege.com | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $14,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
EIU | Hamilton Technical 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 | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $98 |
Diversity |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Hamilton Technical College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 75 students)
EIU vs. Hamilton Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Hamilton Technical College?
- Hamilton Technical College is 51.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($14,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Hamilton Technical College than Eastern Illinois University ($14,700.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Hamilton Technical College ($13,380 vs. $18,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton Technical College are 21.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,890 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Hamilton Technical College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 85.3% larger than aid received Hamilton Technical College ($11,773 vs. $6,352)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Hamilton Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton Technical College or EIU .
EIU vs. Hamilton Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Hamilton Technical 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 Hamilton Technical College and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Hamilton Technical College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,500)
- Hamilton Technical College students graduate with a $14,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,650)
- Hamilton Technical College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($98 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamilton Technical College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/