East-West University

www.eastwest.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,750

12.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,140

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

40.7%

1,354 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

528

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

13.9%

17 Graduates

About

East-West University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East-West University were Behavioral Sciences (7 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (6 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees).

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East-West University. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (10 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East-West University is $24,750, which is $−4,530 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East-West University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 163 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East-West University is $24,750, which is $4,530 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,140.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending East-West University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,750

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East-West University was $24,750. The cost of tuition at East-West University is $−4,530 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East-West University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,140

2023 Value

16.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East-West University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,140. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East-West University grew by 16.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of East-West University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,991

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East-West University was of $8,991 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 15% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East-West University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at East-West University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East-West University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East-West University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 163 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East-West University received 1,354 undergraduate applications in 2017.

There were 528 students enrolled at East-West University in 2023.

East-West University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

551

Accepted Out of 1,354

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East-West University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at East-West University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East-West University had a total enrollment of 528 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East-West University is 528 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at East-West University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East-West University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% Black or African American, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% White, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.189% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East-West University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.5%) and Black or African American Female (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East-West University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 528 students. The full-time enrollment at East-West University is 528 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at East-West University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East-West University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

37%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East-West University was 37%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), East-West University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East-West University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
171 enrolled students
White
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East-West University is 35.4% Black or African American, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.27% White, 1.89% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.189% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2 more women than men received degrees from East-West University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East-West University is black or african american (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East-West University is Behavioral Sciences (7 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (6 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East-West University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (4 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East-West University are Accountants & auditors (1,041,412 people), Other managers (902,784 people), Software developers (780,224 people), Financial managers (542,327 people), and Chief executives & legislators (456,964 people).

The most specialized majors at East-West University in 2023 are English (4 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East-West University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at East-West University are English (4 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East-West University are Computer Systems Design (716,475 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (607,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (511,216 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,178 people), and Offices of physicians (229,503 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East-West University.

Most Common (2023)

Behavioral Sciences
7 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
6 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East-West University was Behavioral Sciences with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East-West University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University, which is 0.867 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (15).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East-West University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University in Behavioral Sciences, which is 6 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

10%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from East-West University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 10% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East-West University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East-West University is black or african american (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East-West University is black or african american female (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (4 degrees).

Operations

East-West University employs 6 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors. Most academics at East-West University are Male Assistant professor (5), Female Associate professor (3), and Female Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East-West University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.68M

2023 Salaries

9.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East-West University paid a median of $2.68M in salaries, a 9.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$613k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, East-West University paid a total of $613k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East-West University were Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East-West University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Service with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East-West University was Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, Female Associate professor with 3 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East-West University.

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