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Overview |
EIU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 4,167 students)
EIU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Lander University than Eastern Illinois University ($20,300.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Lander University ($13,380 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,700 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($11,773 vs. $10,763)
EIU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 88 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lander University (67.4%)
EIU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Lander 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 Lander University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lander University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/