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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE UIC Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Dominican Central Northern Michigan University DePaul| Eastern Illinois University | Saint Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $248 |
Diversity |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Saint Xavier University | ||
| 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 Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,523 students)
EIU vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 256.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.4% higher at Saint Xavier University than Eastern Illinois University ($34,640.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than EIU ($11,302 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 9% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,812 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Saint Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 153.9% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($29,886 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 20 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Saint Xavier University? 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 Saint Xavier University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Saint Xavier University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $5,500 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,022)
- EIU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($244 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/