- Both Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville State) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are public.
- Jacksonville State is located in Jacksonville, AL and EIU is located in Charleston, IL.
- Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition of $22,716 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than Jacksonville State (54.02%).
- Jacksonville State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than EIU (1,000).
- Jacksonville State is larger with 9,632 students than EIU (8,857 students).
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| #15 in Alabama | Rankings | #42 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jacksonville, AL | Location | Charleston, IL |
Jacksonville State| Known as | EIU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,426 Alabama residents $22,716 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state |
| $11,304 Alabama residents $17,640 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state |
| $7,234 | Financial Aid | $10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 54.02% | Acceptance Rate | 51.51% |
| 35.36% | Yield | 18.45% |
| 1,100 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,632 | Total Students | 8,857 |
| 8,310 | Undergraduate | 6,916 |
| 1,322 | Graduate | 1,941 |
| 2,087 | Online Enrollment | 1,382 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $38,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) $4,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 348 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 963 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $67,258 for Faculties $51,425 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time |