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Overview |
EIU | Central State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
EIU | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $403 |
Diversity |
EIU | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,434 students)
EIU vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Central State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at EIU than Central State University ($12,136.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than EIU ($10,194 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 0.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,812 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 69.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($11,773 vs. $6,943)
EIU vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 233 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming EIU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Central State 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 Central State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Central State University (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $27,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $15,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $39,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($244 vs. $403)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/