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East-West University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science.
A small campus of 528 undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,963 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,055.
Established
1996
Motto
Excellence in Education
Type
Private research university
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
528Students
29:1Student:Faculty
23%Grad Rate
$29,963Earnings 10yr
$21,055Net Price
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$26,100
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$30,062
Average Net Price$21,055
Median Debt at Graduation$26,986
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,975
$30–48K$25,766
$48–75K$27,556
$75–110K$27,304
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,055
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,334
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (15)
Student Body
Undergrads
528
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
80%
Race & Ethnicity
White 2%
Black 35%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 26%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate22.9%
Freshman Retention36.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$21,236
8 Years$25,740
10 Years$29,963
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$27,200
Men
$32,400
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
1 mi(2 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
82 mi(142 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
164 mi(284 min)