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BackEastern Illinois University (IL): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Eastern Illinois University offers 50% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $4,699. Eastern Illinois University is a public college located in Charleston, Illinois. Its student population is 7,526. It is a four-year, medium, highly residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 55%. Eastern Illinois University 4 year graduation rate is 33% .
Merit Aid Stats For Eastern Illinois University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$4,699
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
MeritMatch®
Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$4,788
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
Avg Work Study
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Other Affordability Data
4 year graduation
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Targeted Institutional
Grants
Tuition Guarantee
Plan
Debt/Future Salary
Median Debt for
Graduates
Median Earnings for Alumni
with Less than 5 Years Experience
Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 55%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.2
- Avg. ACT 20
- Avg. SAT 1015
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
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- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For Eastern Illinois University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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n/a* - Eastern Illinois University - Send test score
Aug 15
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- Application fee $30
Helpful Links
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | $26,492 | 50% | $4,699 | 55% | |
| Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania | $37,236 | 47% | $4,874 | 88% | |
| University Of Oregon | $53,741 | 50% | $4,690 | 83% | |
| Indiana State University | $33,892 | 53% | $4,670 | 90% | |
| University Of Maryland College Park | $12,336 | 52% | $4,584 | 47% | |
| Wright State University Main Campus | n/a * | 51% | $4,413 | 95% | |
| Brigham Young University Provo | $19,236 | 54% | $4,341 | 64% |
Colleges in Great Lakes Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | $26,492 | 50% | $4,699 | 55% | |
| Benedictine University | $48,360 | 50% | $11,200 | 63% | |
| Indiana State University | $33,892 | 53% | $4,670 | 90% | |
| University Of Cincinnati Main Campus | n/a * | 45% | $5,328 | 73% | |
| Ashland University | $35,828 | 46% | $9,149 | 68% | |
| Oakland University | $37,148 | 47% | $5,512 | 84% | |
| Ohio State University Main Campus | n/a * | 49% | $6,800 | 52% | |
| Grand Valley State University | $28,216 | 55% | $5,095 | 83% | |
| Indiana University Bloomington | $51,222 | 48% | $7,592 | 77% | |
| University Of Michigan Flint | $36,275 | 48% | $3,705 | 66% | |
| Wright State University Main Campus | n/a * | 51% | $4,413 | 95% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 55 | $85,000 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | 61 | $93,400 |
| Austin College | 55 | $93,100 |
| North Central College | 56 | $92,900 |
| University Of Louisiana At Lafayette | 56 | $92,500 |
| Hampshire College | 63 | $92,300 |
| Mount Holyoke College | 51 | $92,100 |
| Alfred University | 63 | $92,000 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 55 | $26,492 |
| Central Baptist College | 61 | $24,300 |
| Western Illinois University | 59 | $24,313 |
| Lake Superior State University | 63 | $25,272 |
| Edward Waters College | 56 | $25,283 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison | 52 | $25,973 |
| Lincoln University | 49 | $26,495 |
| University Of South Carolina Beaufort | 63 | $26,673 |
| University Of Minnesota Morris | 63 | $26,684 |
| Suny College Of Technology At Delhi | 64 | $27,090 |
| Northern Illinois University | 54 | $27,205 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato | 61 | $27,262 |
| Metropolitan State University Of Denver | 59 | $27,489 |
| University Of Alaska Southeast | 63 | $28,604 |
| The University Of Montana Western | 60 | $28,691 |
| Shaw University | 52 | $28,972 |
| University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma | 53 | $29,039 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 55 | 33% |
| Cumberland University | 62 | 37% |
| Brenau University | 57 | 37% |
| Midamerica Nazarene University | 59 | 37% |
| Rutgers University Newark | 63 | 37% |
| Concordia University Portland | 60 | 37% |
| Belhaven University | 52 | 37% |
| Medaille College | 63 | 37% |
| University Of Charleston | 50 | 37% |
| University Of Illinois At Springfield | 53 | 36% |
| Lagrange College | 48 | 36% |
| Greenville University | 48 | 36% |
| Texas Lutheran University | 54 | 35% |
| Catawba College | 52 | 35% |
| Averett University | 61 | 34% |
| Lake Superior State University | 63 | 34% |
| University Of Mount Olive | 53 | 34% |
| Marian University | 61 | 34% |
| Benedictine University | 63 | 34% |
| Suny College At Potsdam | 64 | 34% |
| University Of Valley Forge | 59 | 34% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 50% | $4,699 |
| University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg | 44% | $4,624 |
| University Of Maryland College Park | 52% | $4,584 |
| Eastern Washington University | 42% | $4,537 |
| Brigham Young University Provo | 54% | $4,341 |
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