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UW-Eau Claire Western Illinois University ISU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Northern Illinois Wisconsin SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State UWO| Eastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 36% |
Admission |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $240 |
Diversity |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
EIU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 8,804 students)
EIU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or UW-La Crosse?
- Eastern Illinois University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at UW-La Crosse than Eastern Illinois University ($17,014.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than EIU ($13,125 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 41.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,960 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 137.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($11,122 vs. $4,678)
EIU vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 120 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EIU (3.39)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and EIU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Eastern Illinois University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,500)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,650)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/