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Overview |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $10,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $10,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $5,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| 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 | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $21,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $29,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $300 |
Diversity |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
EIU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 National College-Lexington based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 296 students)
EIU vs. National College-Lexington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or National College-Lexington?
- National College Lexington is 6.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($10,314.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at EIU than National College Lexington ($12,136.00 vs. $10,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than National College-Lexington ($13,380 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Lexington are 84.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($5,856 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than National College Lexington (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 103.7% larger than aid received National College Lexington ($11,773 vs. $5,780)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or National College-Lexington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Lexington or EIU .
EIU vs. National College-Lexington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or National College-Lexington? 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 National College-Lexington and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than National College Lexington (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $21,600 more per year than National College-Lexington graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $21,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,451 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Lexington graduates. ($23,650 vs. $29,101)
- EIU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Lexington graduates. ($244 vs. $300)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Lexington students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/