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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 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $25,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $25,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $12,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $10,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $29,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
EIU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
EIU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | SHMS | ||
| 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 | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
EIU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 357 students)
EIU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 156.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at SHMS than Eastern Illinois University ($25,440.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than EIU ($10,371 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 6.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,298 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 161.6% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($29,095 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or EIU .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at EIU (3.39)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or SHMS? 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 SHMS and EIU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/