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Western Illinois University SHSU ISU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University HBU| Eastern Illinois University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $193 |
Diversity |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
EIU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Eastern Illinois University is 55.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Eastern Illinois University ($16,068.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,380 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 9.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,882 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 50% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,773 vs. $7,849)
EIU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 116 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming EIU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (59% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,900 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,500)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,650)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($193 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/