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Overview |
EIU | MBTS | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
EIU | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $175 |
Diversity |
EIU | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
EIU | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
EIU | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,772 students)
EIU vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or MBTS?
- Eastern Illinois University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at EIU than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,136.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than MBTS ($13,380 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 26.3% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,812 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 103.9% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,773 vs. $5,774)
EIU vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 27 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or MBTS? 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 MBTS and EIU.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $6,646 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($17,004 vs. $23,650)
- MBTS graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($175 vs. $244)
- More MBTS 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/