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Overview |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $221 |
Diversity |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 939 students)
EIU vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Johnson University than Eastern Illinois University ($17,384.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Johnson University ($13,380 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 24.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,664 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Johnson University ($11,773 vs. $9,423)
EIU vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 25 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
EIU vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Johnson 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 Johnson University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Johnson University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $2,270 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,650)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($221 vs. $244)
- More Johnson 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/