The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • EKU has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,820) than EIU ($15,879).
  • It is harder to admit to EKU than EIU.
  • EKU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,000) than EIU (1,000).
  • EKU has more students with 14,324 students while EIU has 8,857 students.
  • EIU has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while EKU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • EKU has more full-time faculties with 563 faculties while EIU has 378 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Kentucky University.
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EIUvs.EKU
Charleston, IllinoisLocationRichmond, Kentucky
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$13,403
Out-Of-State$15,879
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,130
Out-Of-State$20,820
66%% Receiving Financial Aid83%
$10,243Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,710
67.96 %Acceptance Rates64.31 %
11.13 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.90 %
1,000SAT Score1,070
-ACT Score20
54 %Graduation Rate49 %
28 %Transfer-out Rate-
71 %Retention Rate77 %
8,857Student Population14,324
378Number of Faculties563
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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