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Overview |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 8,816 students)
EIU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Eastern Illinois University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Eastern Illinois University ($13,890.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,380 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 16% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,812 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,773 vs. $8,697)
EIU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 55 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/