| EIU vs. GSU |
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|---|---|---|
#79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #57 in Federal Region V Universities #23 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,403 Illinois Residents $15,879 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,468 Illinois Residents $11,320 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,410 Illinois Residents $22,695 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,590 Illinois Residents $10,072 Out-of-State |
| More$10,243 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,000 SAT- | Test Scores | Lower945 SAT- |
| Easier67.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter57.48% |
| Lower11.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,857 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,427 |
| Larger6,916 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,609 |
| Larger1,941 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,818 |
| Smaller1,382 | Online Student Population | Larger1,448 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower20% |
| Lower28% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher71% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 514 | Number of faculties | 560 |
| Higher$77,117 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,005 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.