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Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL
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Murray State UniversityMurray, KY
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#79 in Federal Region V Universities
Rankings*
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,403 Illinois Residents
$15,879 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$9,708 Kentucky Residents
$19,452 Out-of-State
expensive$11,410 Illinois Residents
$22,695 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents
$10,368 Out-of-State
More$10,243Average Financial Aid AmountLess$10,234
Admission
Lower1,000 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter67.96%Acceptance RateEasier83.98%
Lower11.13%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable15.87%
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 Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller8,857Total EnrollmentLarger9,479
Smaller6,916Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,679
Larger1,941Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,800
Smaller1,382Online Student PopulationLarger1,944
Completion & Outcomes
Lower54%Graduate RateHigher58%
28%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower71%Retention RateHigher77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
514Number of faculties523
Higher$77,117Average Faculty SalaryLower$65,186
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.