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Overview |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mcon.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $17,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $35,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 54 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 800/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 23, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $323 |
Diversity |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Methodist College of Nursing | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Methodist College of Nursing based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 456 students)
EIU vs. Methodist College of Nursing Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Methodist College of Nursing?
- Methodist College of Nursing is 67.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,248.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Methodist College of Nursing than Eastern Illinois University ($16,248.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Methodist College of Nursing ($13,380 vs. $35,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 59.8% lower than costs at Methodist College of Nursing ($10,812 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Methodist College of Nursing (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Methodist College of Nursing ($11,773 vs. $6,611)
EIU vs. Methodist College of Nursing Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Methodist College of Nursing? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist College of Nursing or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Methodist College of Nursing (1030) is 20 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Methodist College of Nursing (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Methodist College of Nursing (2.95)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Methodist College of Nursing (33.3%)
EIU vs. Methodist College of Nursing Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Methodist College of Nursing? 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 Methodist College of Nursing and EIU.
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,250)
- EIU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($244 vs. $323)
- More Methodist College of Nursing graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/