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Western Illinois University ISU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana State Central Penn State Schuylkill| Eastern Illinois University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
EIU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,509 students)
EIU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or PennWest California?
- Eastern Illinois University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at EIU than PennWest California ($12,136.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 3.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,416 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 88 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
EIU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than PennWest California (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California 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/