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Overview |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Romeoville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lewisu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $19,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $26,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 4,746 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Lewis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $254 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Lewis University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lewis 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 Lewis University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,513 students)
EIU vs. Lewis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lewis University?
- Lewis University is 274.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.3% higher at Lewis University than Eastern Illinois University ($36,320.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Lewis University ($13,380 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 10.6% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,812 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Lewis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 124.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($26,423 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Lewis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lewis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 41 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Lewis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Lewis 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 Lewis University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Eastern Illinois University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $8,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $975 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,625)
- EIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($244 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/