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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul MCA Bradley| Eastern Illinois University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | CBU | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EIU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
EIU | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,934 students)
EIU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 265.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at CBU than Eastern Illinois University ($35,520.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than CBU ($13,380 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 5.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,220 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 129% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($26,964 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 95 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at EIU (3.39)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or CBU? 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 CBU and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Christian Brothers University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $7,100 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/