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Western Illinois University URI ISU Northern Illinois SIUE SHU Southern Illinois University Roger Williams University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Bryant University| Eastern Illinois University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | RIC | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
EIU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $219 |
Diversity |
EIU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
EIU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,787 students)
EIU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or RIC?
- Eastern Illinois University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at RIC than Eastern Illinois University ($25,014.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than EIU ($11,014 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 24.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,812 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 56.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,773 vs. $7,537)
EIU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 97 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming EIU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or RIC? 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 RIC and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Rhode Island College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,650)
- RIC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($219 vs. $244)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/