- Both Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are public.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and EKU is located in Richmond, KY.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than EKU (87.37%).
- EKU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than EIU (1,000).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than EIU (8,857 students).
Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #9 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Richmond, KY |
EIU| Known as | EKU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 87.37% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 32.07% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 14,324 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 12,072 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 2,252 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 563 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time |