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Overview |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $312 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,136 students)
EIU vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 165.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Lourdes University than Eastern Illinois University ($25,750.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Lourdes University ($13,380 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 11% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,812 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($18,038 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 27 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
EIU vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lourdes University (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,600)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $6,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $30,250)
- EIU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($244 vs. $312)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/