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Overview |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $153 |
Diversity |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 8,505 students)
EIU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Texas A&M International University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 154.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Texas A&M International University than Eastern Illinois University ($13,634.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than EIU ($5,383 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 17.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,210 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($11,773 vs. $10,872)
EIU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 105 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming EIU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
EIU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Texas A&M International University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $1,700 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,500)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $8,844 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $23,650)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($153 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/