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Overview |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Vincennes, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 16,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | vinu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $15,201 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,186 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
EIU | Vincennes 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 | 2.98 | ||
| 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 | Vincennes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $13,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $143 |
Diversity |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Vincennes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vincennes University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (16,773 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Vincennes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Vincennes University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Vincennes University than Eastern Illinois University ($15,201.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than EIU ($9,637 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 3.9% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($10,812 vs. $11,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Vincennes University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Vincennes University ($11,773 vs. $11,186)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Vincennes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vincennes University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
EIU vs. Vincennes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Vincennes 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 Vincennes University and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $9,766 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($13,884 vs. $23,650)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($143 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/