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Overview |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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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 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,084 students)
EIU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 79% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at EIU than Harris Stowe State University ($12,136.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than EIU ($10,239 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,691 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Harris Stowe State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($11,773 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
EIU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (59% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $30,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,025)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/