EIU vs. UIC |
#79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,403 Illinois Residents $15,879 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,338 Illinois Residents $29,360 Out-of-State |
cheaper$11,410 Illinois Residents $22,695 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,268 Illinois Residents $28,641 Out-of-State |
Less$10,243 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,539 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,000 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
Tighter67.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.69% |
Lower11.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.89% |
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 Personal statement or essay |
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 | ||
Smaller8,857 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,747 |
Smaller6,916 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,807 |
Smaller1,941 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,940 |
Smaller1,382 | Online Student Population | Larger4,049 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
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: 3,289) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,895) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
514 | Number of faculties | 3,100 |
Lower$77,117 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.