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Overview |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $317 |
Diversity |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 7,320 students)
EIU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Eastern Illinois University is 95% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.7% higher at EIU than Southern University and A & M College ($12,136.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,380 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 15.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,366 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($11,773 vs. $7,514)
EIU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 99 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming EIU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
EIU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (59% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $30,750)
- EIU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($244 vs. $317)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/