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Chicago, IL · Charleston, IL
| Chicago State University | Eastern Illinois University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,335/yr | $12,786/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,073/yr | $9,828/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $30,625 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,550/yr | $8,619/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,334/yr | $11,412/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,899/yr | $15,665/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,427/yr | $21,027/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $325/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,550/yr | $12,282/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $32,250/yr | $11,862/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,400/yr | $150/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,000/yr | $1,944/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,764/yr | $26,996/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,754/yr | $13,679/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,754/yr | $16,217/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 58% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 78% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 43% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 880–1090 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1000 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,458 | 11,648 |
| Students accepted | 3,832 | 7,892 |
| Students who enrolled | 223 | 819 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 5.8% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 15% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,778/yr | $51,989/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $21,510–$64,024 | $35,825–$72,492 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 39% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 22% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 11% | 32% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 19% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,805/yr | $42,694/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 60% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 8.5% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 13% | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 27% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 26% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 37% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,125/yr | $48,019/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Education 11% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $69,635/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,396/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,384 | 4,188 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 737 | 1,720 |
| Average professor pay | $8,878/mo | $9,482/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $15,134 | $39,153 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1867 | 1895 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3% | 2.6% |
| Men | 30% | 40% |
| Women | 70% | 60% |
| White students | 2.7% | 57% |
| Black students | 77% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.8% | 10% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 31% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 43% | 9.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $28,026/yr | $10,847/yr |
| Endowment | $8.5M | $73.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 275 | 4,304 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,250/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,300/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 215 | 473 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.5M | $4.6M |
| Athletics budget | $8.8M | $19.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.8M | $19.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $206,749 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.