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Overview |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 355 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | marygrove.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $22,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $22,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Marygrove 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 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $35,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $367 |
Diversity |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Marygrove College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | Marygrove 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 Marygrove College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 355 students)
EIU vs. Marygrove College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Marygrove College?
- Marygrove College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($22,200.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Marygrove College than Eastern Illinois University ($22,200.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marygrove College are 38.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,800 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Marygrove College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Marygrove College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Marygrove College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marygrove College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 230 points higher than at Marygrove College (780)
- Incoming EIU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Marygrove College (16)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Marygrove College (3.08)
EIU vs. Marygrove College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Marygrove 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 Marygrove College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Marygrove College (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Marygrove College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $30,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $11,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Marygrove College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $35,500)
- EIU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Marygrove College graduates. ($244 vs. $367)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marygrove College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/