- Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a public school while Belmont University is a private school.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and Belmont University is located in Nashville, TN.
- Belmont University has more expensive tuition of $41,320 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than Belmont University (81.19%).
- Belmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than EIU (1,000).
- Belmont University is larger with 8,910 students than EIU (8,857 students).
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| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #3 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Nashville, TN |
EIU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,320 |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,050 |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $20,411 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 81.19% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 24.96% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 8,910 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 7,384 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 1,526 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 86 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) $7,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 383 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 970 Full-time 525 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,251 for Faculties $85,855 Part-time |