East-West University
East-West University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chicago.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 430 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 106 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 45 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 42%). Every year 11% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.East-West University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $20,100, and fees were $1,350. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,100 and $1,350 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students430 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate42% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1983 - Current |
Admission
41%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 15 to 19 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $670/credit | |
In State Students | $670/credit | |
Out of State Students | $670/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $30,150 | $30,150 | $30,150 |
ADN | 70 | $46,900 | $46,900 | $46,900 |
BSN | 125 | $83,750 | $83,750 | $83,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of East-West University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 86% | $1,807 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $391 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $1,505 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 90% | $1,897 |
Federal Student Loans | 82% | $2,510 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$25,996
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$26,010 |
$30,001 to $48,000$23,738 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,645 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,376 |
Over $110,000$23,837 |
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Student Population
430
Undergrads
0
Graduates
215
Women
215
Men
99%
Full-time
1%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
53% |
Non-resident alien |
20% |
Hispanic |
20% |
Asian |
3% |
White |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.