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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul CBU Bradley| Eastern Illinois University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | MCA | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $341 |
Diversity |
EIU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 116 students)
EIU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 233.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at MCA than Eastern Illinois University ($32,400.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 21.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,890 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCA (3.33)
EIU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or MCA? 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 MCA and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Memphis College of Art (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $13,600 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $9,350 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($23,650 vs. $33,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($244 vs. $341)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA 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/