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Overview |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $17,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
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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 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $253 |
Diversity |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
EIU | University of Pikeville | ||
| 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 University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,434 students)
EIU vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or University of Pikeville?
- University of Pikeville is 136.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at University of Pikeville than Eastern Illinois University ($23,000.00 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 Pikeville ($13,380 vs. $17,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 29.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,350 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as University of Pikeville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 48.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($17,431 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 45 points higher than at University of Pikeville (965)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Pikeville (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or University of Pikeville? 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 Pikeville and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Pikeville (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $35,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,500)
- EIU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($244 vs. $253)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/