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Overview |
EIU | Principia College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $32,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $32,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $32,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
EIU | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 268 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| 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 | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 338 students)
EIU vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Principia College?
- Principia College is 225.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,250.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.5% higher at Principia College than Eastern Illinois University ($32,250.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Principia College ($14,621 vs. $14,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 18.3% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,298 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Principia College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 188.6% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($32,096 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Principia College (44.4%)
EIU vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Principia 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 Principia College and EIU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/