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Overview |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 840/940 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $214 |
Diversity |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 656 students)
EIU vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at EIU than Wilberforce University ($12,136.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Wilberforce University ($13,380 vs. $14,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 54.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,000 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($11,773 vs. $9,380)
EIU vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 248 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming EIU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
EIU vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Wilberforce University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,650)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($214 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/