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Western Illinois University WSSU ISU UNCG Northern Illinois SIUE Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Southern Illinois University Florida A&M Northeastern Illinois University| Eastern Illinois University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
EIU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $299 |
Diversity |
EIU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
EIU | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or NCAT?
- Eastern Illinois University is 174.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at NCAT than Eastern Illinois University ($17,050.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than EIU ($9,189 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 17.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,179 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 16.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,773 vs. $10,082)
EIU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 100 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming EIU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than NCAT (56.4%)
EIU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,650 vs. $29,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($244 vs. $299)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/