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Overview |
EIU | Martin University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | martin.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Martin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $12,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $8,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $13,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $11,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Martin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Martin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Martin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $41,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $431 |
Diversity |
EIU | Martin University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Martin University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Martin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Martin University based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 223 students)
EIU vs. Martin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Martin University?
- Martin University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($12,460.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Martin University than Eastern Illinois University ($12,460.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin University than EIU ($13,879 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin University are 38.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,140 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin University than Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($11,195 vs. $11,122)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Martin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin University or EIU .
EIU vs. Martin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Martin 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 Martin University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Martin University (59% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Martin University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $25,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $41,750)
- EIU graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Martin University graduates. ($244 vs. $431)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/