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Overview |
EIU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
EIU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $201 |
Diversity |
EIU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,748 students)
EIU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Concord University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Concord University than Eastern Illinois University ($18,780.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than EIU ($8,464 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 7.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,090 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($11,773 vs. $11,120)
EIU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 16 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Concord 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 Concord University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Concord University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,650)
- Concord University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($201 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/