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Overview |
EIU | WWU | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $221 |
Diversity |
EIU | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
EIU | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
EIU | WWU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 1,729 students)
EIU vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or WWU?
- William Woods University is 180.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at WWU than Eastern Illinois University ($27,800.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than WWU ($14,621 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 9.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($11,298 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Eastern Illinois University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 99.3% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($22,166 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or EIU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 25 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or WWU? 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 WWU and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than William Woods University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $2,213 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $23,650)
- WWU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($221 vs. $244)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/