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Overview |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $19,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $27,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 67.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $289 |
Diversity |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EIU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 1,059 students)
EIU vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 232.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.8% higher at Heidelberg University than Eastern Illinois University ($32,900.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Heidelberg University ($14,621 vs. $19,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 3.6% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($11,298 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 143.9% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($27,128 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 23 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Heidelberg University (67.7%)
EIU vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Heidelberg University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,700)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $28,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($244 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/