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Western Illinois University ISU UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Wisconsin UWSP UWO Northeastern Illinois University UW-Platteville| Eastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Whitewater | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EIU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Eastern Illinois University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Eastern Illinois University ($15,694.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than EIU ($13,322 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 37% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,890 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 181.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($11,773 vs. $4,187)
EIU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 40 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $1,100 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,321 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,971)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/