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Overview |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $142 |
Diversity |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,671 students)
EIU vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 61.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Ranken Technical College than Eastern Illinois University ($15,720.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Ranken Technical College ($13,380 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 32.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,150 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Ranken Technical College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($11,773 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or EIU .
EIU vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $6,500 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,500)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $9,900 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $23,650)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($142 vs. $244)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/