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Overview |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 590 students)
EIU vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 153.2% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at Stephens College than Eastern Illinois University ($24,586.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Stephens College ($13,380 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 6.3% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,812 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($15,518 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 26 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
EIU vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Stephens 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 Stephens College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Stephens College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/