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Overview |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 193 students)
EIU vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Watkins Institute?
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 134.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($22,800.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Watkins Institute than Eastern Illinois University ($22,800.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 1.7% lower than costs at Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($10,812 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 7 points higher than at Watkins Institute (1003)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Watkins Institute (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
EIU vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,700)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/