by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a EIU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how EIU measures up.
EIU is ranked #1,123 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Illinois, it ranks #60 of 112 for value.
Among the majors EIU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 26 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | #7 of 35 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | #7 of 35 |
| Child and Family Studies | #7 of 35 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #10 of 34 |
| Health Communication | #10 of 34 |
| Information Technology Management | #10 of 34 |
| Teacher Education | #12 of 54 |
| Technical Teacher Education | #15 of 34 |
| Health Education | #16 of 80 |
Below is the detailed EIU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Eastern Illinois University is ranked #40 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #60 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the EIU financial aid page to be sure.
Eastern Illinois University is ranked #1,123 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Eastern Illinois University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at EIU costs about $14,737. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $58,948 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,721 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,786 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,737 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $58,948 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the EIU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a EIU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $106,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,948 | #1,123 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,144 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $106,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,948 | #60 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,144 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at EIU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,412 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,774 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,371 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,132 |
| Over $110K | $21,672 |
About 86% of EIU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,020 per year. Get more details on the EIU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average EIU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.