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Overview |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 226 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | midstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,395 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Midstate 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Midstate College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $34,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $357 |
Diversity |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Midstate College | ||
| 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 Midstate College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 226 students)
EIU vs. Midstate College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Midstate College?
- Midstate College is 67.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,230.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Midstate College than Eastern Illinois University ($16,230.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midstate College are 46.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,395 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Midstate College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Midstate College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Midstate College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midstate College or EIU .
EIU vs. Midstate College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Midstate 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 Midstate College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Midstate College (59% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Midstate College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Midstate College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $34,530)
- EIU graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Midstate College graduates. ($244 vs. $357)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midstate 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/