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Overview |
EIU | Lane College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
EIU | Lane College | ||
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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 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $377 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lane College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lane College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,010 students)
EIU vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lane College?
- Eastern Illinois University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at EIU than Lane College ($12,136.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than EIU ($13,370 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 42.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,610 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lane College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Lane College ($11,773 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 252 points higher than at Lane College (758)
- Incoming EIU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lane College (16)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lane College (2.57)
EIU vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Lane 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 Lane College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lane College (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,814 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $36,464)
- EIU graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($244 vs. $377)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/