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Overview |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $245 |
Diversity |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,297 students)
EIU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Shawnee State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Shawnee State University than Eastern Illinois University ($15,686.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than EIU ($13,313 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 7.2% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,812 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($11,773 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
EIU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Shawnee State University (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $62 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $23,712)
- EIU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/