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Overview |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Quincy University | ||
| 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,307 students)
EIU vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 229% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.2% higher at Quincy University than Eastern Illinois University ($31,940.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than EIU ($11,985 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 5.8% lower than costs at Quincy University ($10,812 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Quincy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 163.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($31,052 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is the same at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
EIU vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Quincy University? 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 Quincy University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Quincy University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $2,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,650)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/