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Overview |
EIU | Marian University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 800/1080 | ||
| 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 | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Marian 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 Marian University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,340 students)
EIU vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Marian University?
- Marian University is 204% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at Marian University than Eastern Illinois University ($29,520.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Marian University ($13,380 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 30.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,290 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 21% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($14,246 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 60 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Marian University has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Marian 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 Marian University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Marian University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates of Eastern Illinois University and Marian University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,500 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/