Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $13,403
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,879
- Average Net Price
- $14,093
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 30.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,298
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,602
- Books & Supplies
- $150
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $24,851
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 35.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,412 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,774 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,371 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,132 |
| $110,001+ | $21,672 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,412 annually at Eastern Illinois, while those making over $110,000 face $21,672. The net price stays remarkably affordable across most income brackets, with middle-class families ($30-48K) getting the best deal at $9,774 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $39,000 to $87,000 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with $21,500 in median debt, translating to $228 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $52,419 median salary five years after graduation. The 57.81% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but starting salaries around $40,194 provide a foundation. Only 17% of students receive institutional grants averaging $11,856, so most savings come from the low sticker price rather than merit aid.
Working-class and lower-middle-class families get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than $12,000 annually for a degree that opens doors to solid middle-class earnings.
Graduates leave with $21,500 in median debt, translating to $228 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $52,419 median salary five years after graduation. The 57.81% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but starting salaries around $40,194 provide a foundation. Only 17% of students receive institutional grants averaging $11,856, so most savings come from the low sticker price rather than merit aid.
Working-class and lower-middle-class families get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than $12,000 annually for a degree that opens doors to solid middle-class earnings.
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