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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 960/1126 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Illinois 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,029 students)
EIU vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 268.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195% higher at Illinois College than Eastern Illinois University ($35,796.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Illinois College ($13,380 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 8.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,964 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Illinois College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 153% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($29,785 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or EIU .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Illinois 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 Illinois College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Illinois College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $1,800 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/