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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul IWU Bradley| Eastern Illinois University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Anderson University | ||
| 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,290 students)
EIU vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 240.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Anderson University than Eastern Illinois University ($33,070.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Anderson University ($13,380 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 5.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,812 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 126.2% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($26,629 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 40 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
EIU vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Anderson 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 Anderson University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Eastern Illinois University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/