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Overview |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 587 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
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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 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $274 |
Diversity |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Urbana University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 587 students)
EIU vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Urbana University?
- Urbana University is 144.1% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($23,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Urbana University than Eastern Illinois University ($23,700.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 8.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,998 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Urbana University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 45 points higher than at Urbana University (965)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Urbana University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
EIU vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Urbana University? 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 Urbana University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Urbana University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Urbana University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Urbana University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,500)
- EIU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Urbana University graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/