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Overview |
EIU | SLC | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | SLC | ||
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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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $276 |
Diversity |
EIU | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
EIU | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EIU | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 444 students)
EIU vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 197.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at SLC than Eastern Illinois University ($28,900.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 6.5% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,812 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or EIU .
EIU vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or SLC? 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 SLC and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,300 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,200)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,076 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,726)
- EIU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($244 vs. $276)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/