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Overview |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $211 |
Diversity |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
EIU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than University of Rio Grande based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,800 students)
EIU vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or University of Rio Grande?
- University of Rio Grande is 99.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($19,400.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at University of Rio Grande than Eastern Illinois University ($19,600.00 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 Rio Grande ($13,380 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Rio Grande ($10,812 vs. $11,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Rio Grande (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 64% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($11,773 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
EIU vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or University of Rio Grande? 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 Rio Grande and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Rio Grande (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,600 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,900)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,650)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Rio Grande students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/