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Overview |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,294 students)
EIU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Eastern Illinois University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than Eastern Illinois University ($16,654.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than EIU ($11,585 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 6.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,812 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 103.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($11,773 vs. $5,775)
EIU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 41 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $100 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/