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Overview |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Wentzville, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | urshancollege.org | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $6,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $4,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $9,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $4,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 68 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 58 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 900/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 81% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Urshan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Urshan College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 473 students)
EIU vs. Urshan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Urshan College?
- Eastern Illinois University is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Urshan College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at EIU than Urshan College ($12,136.00 vs. $6,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Urshan College than EIU ($9,467 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urshan College are 145.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($4,398 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Urshan College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 184.2% larger than aid received Urshan College ($11,773 vs. $4,142)
EIU vs. Urshan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Urshan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urshan College or EIU .
- Urshan College has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Urshan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Urshan College? 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 Urshan College and EIU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/