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Overview |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | sullivan.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,485 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $19,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Sullivan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,596 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $254 |
Diversity |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Sullivan University | ||
| 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 Sullivan University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,309 students)
EIU vs. Sullivan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Sullivan University?
- Sullivan University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Sullivan University than Eastern Illinois University ($14,220.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Sullivan University ($13,380 vs. $19,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sullivan University are 3.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,485 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Sullivan University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Sullivan University ($11,773 vs. $10,433)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Sullivan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sullivan University or EIU .
EIU vs. Sullivan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Sullivan 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 Sullivan University and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Sullivan University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $946 lower median federal student loan debt than Sullivan University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,596)
- EIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Sullivan University graduates. ($244 vs. $254)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sullivan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/