- Both Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Morehead State University (Morehead State) are public.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and Morehead State is located in Morehead, KY.
- EIU has more expensive tuition of $15,879 than Morehead State ($14,706).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than Morehead State (79.62%).
- EIU is larger with 8,857 students than Morehead State (8,807 students).
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| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #13 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Morehead, KY |
EIU| Known as | Morehead State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,838 Kentucky residents $14,706 out-of-state |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,512 |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $8,644 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 79.62% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 31.35% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 8,807 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 8,215 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 592 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 1,202 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,315) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 314 Full-time 107 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 845 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,363 for Faculties $45,464 Part-time |