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Overview |
EIU | South College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
EIU | South 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) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $359 |
Diversity |
EIU | South College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
EIU | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than South College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,182 students)
EIU vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or South College?
- South College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at South College than Eastern Illinois University ($16,450.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than South College ($13,380 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 68.1% lower than costs at South College ($10,812 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($13,048 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or EIU .
EIU vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or South 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 South College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than South College (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $14,300 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $11,127 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $34,777)
- EIU graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($244 vs. $359)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/