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Eastern Illinois University vs Eastern Kentucky University

Compare the rivalry schools - Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Kentucky University.

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Charleston, IL and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, KY. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Eastern Kentucky University has higher submitted SAT score (1,070) than Eastern Illinois University (1,000).
  • Eastern Kentucky University (64.31% acceptance rate) is tighter than Eastern Illinois University (67.96% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Eastern Kentucky University (14,324 students) is larger than Eastern Illinois University (8,857 students).
  • Eastern Kentucky University has more expensive tuition & fees of $20,820 than Eastern Illinois University($15,879).
  • Eastern Kentucky University has more full-time faculties of 563 faculties than Eastern Illinois University(378 facluties).
Eastern Illinois University vs Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Illinois UniversityEastern Kentucky University
LocationCharleston, ILRichmond, KY
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$15,879
$13,403 for Illinois residents		$20,820
$10,130 for Kentucky residents
Graduate Tuition$22,695
$11,410 for Illinois residents		$14,340
$10,596 for Kentucky residents
Test Scores1,0001,070
Acceptance Rate68%64%
Admission Yield11%27%
Student Population8,857
6,916 undergraduate		14,324
12,072 undergraduate
Number of Faculty378 Full-time
136 part-time		563 Full-time
410 part-time
Number of Staffs1,090 Full-time
145 part-time		1,647 Full-time
716 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$10,243$8,710
Graduation Rate54%49%
Transfer-out Rate28%0%
Retention Rate71%77%

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