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Overview |
CSU | EIU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $244 |
Diversity |
CSU | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at EIU than Chicago State University ($12,136.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than EIU ($6,446 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 27.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,812 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 35% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($15,891 vs. $11,773)
CSU vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 135 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming EIU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.18)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or EIU? 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 EIU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Chicago State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,650 vs. $31,250)
- EIU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($244 vs. $323)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/