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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Oak Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Oak Brook, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 429 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | oakpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
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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 | Oak Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | Oak Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 429 students)
EIU vs. Oak Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Oak Point?
- Eastern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at EIU than Oak Point University ($12,136.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Oak Point University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Oak Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Point or EIU .
EIU vs. Oak Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Oak Point? 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 Oak Point and EIU.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $28,200 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/