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Overview |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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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 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $264 |
Diversity |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 776 students)
EIU vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Cincinnati Christian University is 73.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,880.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Cincinnati Bible College than Eastern Illinois University ($16,880.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 22% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,860 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Cincinnati Christian University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 5 points higher than at Cincinnati Bible College (1005)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
EIU vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Cincinnati Bible 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 Cincinnati Bible College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Cincinnati Christian University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,592)
- EIU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($244 vs. $264)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cincinnati Bible College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/