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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 SWOSU| Eastern Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 920/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $160 |
Diversity |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,479 students)
EIU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Eastern Illinois University ($15,360.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than EIU ($10,004 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 49.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,250 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($11,773 vs. $7,181)
EIU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 40 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Southeastern Oklahoma 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,144 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($15,506 vs. $23,650)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($160 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/