University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) vs Eastern Illinois University (EIU)

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in Illinois, where two esteemed universities, University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU), await your exploration. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences. UIS, nestled in the heart of the state capital, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring scholars. EIU, situated in the vibrant city of Charleston, attracts a larger student body, providing a diverse and dynamic campus environment. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to uncover further distinctions, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Eastern Illinois University	University of Illinois Springfield
Overview
Location	Charleston, Illinois	Springfield, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.7%	79.5%
Application fees	$30
SAT range	900 - 1140	990 - 1250
ACT range	17 - 23	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	56.0%	50.0%
Students submitting ACT score	66.0%	20.0%
Total number of applicants	7,145	2,496
Total number of admissions given out	5,126	1,984
Admitted students who chose to enroll	778	264
Yield rate	15.2%	13.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,316 Out of state: $27,684	In state: $16,411 Out of state: $26,026
Average net price	$13,669	$11,965
Tuition	In state: $9,472 Out of state: $11,840	In state: $9,503 Out of state: $19,118
Room & board	$10,548	Room/dormitory: $7,610 Meal plan: $4,200
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $10,756	94.0% Average amount $12,335
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,140	49.0% Average amount $5,016
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $10,570	4.0% Average amount $8,320

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,903 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%	2,503 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	1,705 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	1,441 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	9.6%	8.8%
International students	4.6%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	4,304	1,123
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri Texas	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Engineering Technologies Health Professions Communication and Journalism	Computer and Information Science Business Public Administration and Social Service Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.7%	53.4%
Dropout rate	15.9%	45.1%
Transferred out	32.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,607 Year 2: $54,386 Year 3: $65,635 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,284 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $64,761 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,936 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $64,356 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,964 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $61,384 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,053 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $59,023 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,088 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $57,084 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,985 Year 2: $53,894 Year 3: $56,317 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $49,482 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,479 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $47,585 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,850 Year 2: $40,768 Year 3: $47,302	Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,512 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $90,183 Computer Systems Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,296 Year 2: $75,989 Year 3: $80,475 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,137 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $73,396 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,516 Year 2: $60,399 Year 3: $69,637 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,304 Year 2: $56,579 Year 3: $56,325 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,819 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $56,077 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,603 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $54,419 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,642 Year 2: $50,161 Year 3: $53,394 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,054 Year 2: $51,392 Year 3: $49,957 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,513 Year 2: $40,209 Year 3: $48,226

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