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Overview |
EIU | Rust College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $287 |
Diversity |
EIU | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 63% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Rust College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 755 students)
EIU vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Rust College?
- Rust College is 2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at EIU than Rust College ($12,136.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than EIU ($8,151 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 107.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($5,200 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($11,773 vs. $8,549)
EIU vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 230 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming EIU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Rust College? 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 Rust College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Rust College (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $25,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,837)
- EIU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($244 vs. $287)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/