| EIU vs. UIUC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges |
| 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 | 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$16,004 Illinois Residents $34,501 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,410 Illinois Residents $22,695 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,837 Illinois Residents $33,640 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,243 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,449 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,000 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier67.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.82% |
| Lower11.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.06% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,857 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,916 |
| Smaller6,916 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,120 |
| Smaller1,941 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,796 |
| Smaller1,382 | Online Student Population | Larger9,915 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 514 | Number of faculties | 2,713 |
| Lower$77,117 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,060 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.