Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Ohio University Southern Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $211 |
Diversity |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,006 students)
EIU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Eastern Illinois University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at EIU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($12,136.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than EIU ($8,181 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 73.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,228 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Ohio University Southern Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 109.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($11,773 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
EIU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Ohio University-Southern 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (59% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,500)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,650)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Southern Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/