For the academic year 2023-2024, EIU's tuition & fees is $13,124 for state residents and $15,566 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its EIU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $10,224 for in-state and $19,721 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to EIU is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Belmont University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,320 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,495 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to EIU is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between EIU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL | $12,426 | $22,716 | $343 | $686 | $998 | $8,894 | $10,728 |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | $13,124 | $15,566 | $326 | $400 | $150 | $11,298 | $10,602 |
| Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY | $10,130 | $20,820 | $410 | $855 | - | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY | $9,838 | $14,706 | $397 | $600 | $480 | $8,942 | $11,920 |
| Murray State UniversityMurray, KY | $9,708 | $19,452 | $405 | $787 | $900 | $10,594 | $12,534 |
| Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO | $9,495 | $9,495 | $272 | $272 | $684 | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN | $8,675 | $14,219 | $292 | $523 | $1,250 | $13,070 | $13,696 |
| Belmont UniversityNashville, TN | $41,320 | $1,485 | $1,400 | $14,290 | $19,590 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin, TN | $10,194 | $16,234 | $356 | $608 | $1,500 | $7,280 | $10,296 |
| Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN | $8,568 | $22,284 | $291 | $836 | $1,600 | $10,120 | $17,534 |
| Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN | $10,084 | $20,116 | $334 | $783 | $1,280 | $10,502 | $11,508 |
| Average | $10,224 | $19,721 | $343 | $712 | $1,024 | $10,746 | $12,875 |