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Overview |
EIU | UNK | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $219 |
Diversity |
EIU | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
EIU | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,041 students)
EIU vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or UNK?
- Eastern Illinois University is 56.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at EIU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($12,136.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than UNK ($13,380 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,812 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 61.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,773 vs. $7,282)
EIU vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 39 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or UNK? 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 UNK and EIU.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Eastern Illinois University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $100 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $2,400 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,650)
- UNK graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($219 vs. $244)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/