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Overview |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | hondros.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $26,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $6,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $206 |
Diversity |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Hondros College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Hondros College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,643 students)
EIU vs. Hondros College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Hondros College?
- Hondros College is 80.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Hondros College than Eastern Illinois University ($17,568.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Hondros College ($13,380 vs. $26,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hondros College are 32.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,142 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Hondros College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Hondros College ($11,773 vs. $6,769)
EIU vs. Hondros College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Hondros College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hondros College or EIU .
- Hondros College has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Hondros College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Hondros College? 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 Hondros College and EIU.
- Hondros College students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,650)
- Hondros College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hondros College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/