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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE UWM Southern Illinois University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay| Eastern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | UWO | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
EIU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $245 |
Diversity |
EIU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
EIU | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or UWO?
- Eastern Illinois University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at UWO than Eastern Illinois University ($13,995.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than EIU ($12,827 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 21.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,894 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 164.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($11,773 vs. $4,450)
EIU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 20 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or UWO? 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 UWO and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $98 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($23,650 vs. $23,748)
- EIU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/