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Overview |
EIU | IBC | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 186 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ibcfortwayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | IBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | IBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| 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 | IBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | IBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $11,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $117 |
Diversity |
EIU | IBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | IBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
EIU | IBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 IBC based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 186 students)
EIU vs. IBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or IBC?
- International Business College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at IBC than Eastern Illinois University ($13,960.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 29% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,380 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than International Business College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or IBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IBC or EIU .
EIU vs. IBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or IBC? 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 IBC and EIU.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Eastern Illinois University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $15,100 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $12,271 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($11,379 vs. $23,650)
- IBC graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($117 vs. $244)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/