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Charleston, IL · University Park, IL
| Eastern Illinois University | Governors State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,786/yr | $12,329/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,828/yr | $9,563/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $18,618 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,619/yr | $10,933/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,412/yr | $11,705/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,665/yr | $16,741/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,027/yr | $22,076/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $197/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,282/yr | $11,736/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,862/yr | $11,736/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $150/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,944/yr | $4,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,996/yr | $24,227/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,679/yr | $12,004/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,217/yr | $12,004/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 54% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 48% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 880–1090 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1000 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 11,648 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 7,892 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 819 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 47% | 22% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,989/yr | $58,169/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,825–$72,492 | $37,592–$84,427 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 43% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 48% |
| Black students graduating | 32% | 16% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 56% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,694/yr | $45,435/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 27% | 12% |
| Pell students who graduate | 40% | 19% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 39% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,019/yr | $52,619/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Education 11% · Health Professions 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Psychology 16% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,396/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $101,783/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,188 | 2,556 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,720 | 1,825 |
| Average professor pay | $9,482/mo | $8,619/mo |
| Full-time professors | 77% | 51% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $39,153 | $20,792 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Charleston, IL | University Park, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1895 | 1969 |
| 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 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Men | 40% | 37% |
| Women | 60% | 63% |
| White students | 57% | 28% |
| Black students | 18% | 41% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 20% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 6.8% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.8% | 42% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,847/yr | $13,036/yr |
| Endowment | $73.3M | $2.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,304 | 280 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $8,360/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | 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 | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | 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 | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 473 | 289 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $19.7M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $19.7M | $4.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $206,749 | $0 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.