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Overview |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | rush.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $116,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $225 |
Diversity |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,870 students)
EIU vs. Rush University Medical Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Rush University Medical Center?
- Eastern Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at EIU than Rush University ($12,136.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Rush University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Rush University Medical Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rush University Medical Center or EIU .
EIU vs. Rush University Medical Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Rush University Medical Center? 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 Rush University Medical Center and EIU.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $72,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $43,500)
- Rush University students graduate with a $1,878 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,772 vs. $23,650)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($225 vs. $244)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/