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Overview |
EIU | UWM | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
EIU | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EIU | UWM | ||
| 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 Milwaukee is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 8,804 students)
EIU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or UWM?
- Eastern Illinois University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at UWM than Eastern Illinois University ($20,455.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than UWM ($14,621 vs. $16,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 2.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,980 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 109.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($11,122 vs. $5,305)
EIU vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 40 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or UWM? 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 UWM and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $2,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,308 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,958)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/