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Overview |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,046 students)
EIU vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 192.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Wilmington College than Eastern Illinois University ($28,415.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Wilmington College ($13,380 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 0.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,800 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Wilmington College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 38.7% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($16,326 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 44 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Wilmington College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College 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/