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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 CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Tri State Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | TSBC | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | South Point, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 21 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | tsbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | TSBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | TSBC | ||
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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 | TSBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 1:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | TSBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | TSBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | TSBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 67% | ||
Campus |
EIU | TSBC | ||
| 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 TSBC based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 21 students)
EIU vs. TSBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or TSBC?
- Eastern Illinois University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than TSBC for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at EIU than Tri State Bible College ($12,136.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 2.5% lower than costs at Tri State Bible College ($10,812 vs. $11,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Tri State Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 77% larger than aid received Tri State Bible College ($11,773 vs. $6,650)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or TSBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSBC or EIU .
EIU vs. TSBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or TSBC? 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 TSBC and EIU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/