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Overview |
EIU | LHU | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
EIU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,920 students)
EIU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or LHU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at LHU than Eastern Illinois University ($17,290.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 4.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,350 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 62 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or LHU? 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 LHU and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lock Haven University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/