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Overview |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 62 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $317 |
Diversity |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 62 students)
EIU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Saint Louis Christian College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($13,280.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Saint Louis Christian College than Eastern Illinois University ($13,280.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 42.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,570 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Saint Louis Christian College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 20 points higher than at Saint Louis Christian College (990)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
EIU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (59% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,700)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $30,750)
- EIU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($244 vs. $317)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/