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Overview |
EIU | Moody | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 2,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | moody.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Moody | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $12,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $12,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $23,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $10,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
EIU | Moody | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 244 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 68.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Moody | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Moody | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Moody | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
EIU | Moody | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 70% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Moody | ||
| 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 2,216 students)
EIU vs. Moody Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Moody?
- Moody Bible Institute is 28.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($12,768.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Moody than Eastern Illinois University ($12,768.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Moody ($14,621 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 13.5% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,298 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Moody Bible Institute (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($11,122 vs. $10,477)
EIU vs. Moody Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Moody? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moody or EIU .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Moody Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Moody? 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 Moody and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Eastern Illinois University (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/