East-West University

East-West University is a private, nonprofit school located in the urban setting of Chicago, IL, less than an hour from Chicago.

Founded in 1978, the institution currently enrolls around 755 students a year, including 755 undergrads. The institution runs on a quarter academic calendar.

As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $56,086,025. The school spends $9,379 for each full-time student enrolled.

2021 Admissions Facts About East West University

Acceptance rate: 89%

Average GPA: 2.67

Mean ACT score: 17

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East West University Acceptance Rate

East West University is a slightly difficult school to get accepted to. Around 89 percent of all applicants to East West University are accepted each year. In 2021, East West University admitted 896 of the 1,008 people who applied.

The average high school GPA for a student at East West University is 2.67 out of 4.0. The mean ACT scores is 17.

Is East West University a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

About 43 percent of students who start at East West University return for their second year of college. Out of the 330 students who started at East West University as first-time freshman, 18 graduate within four years.

Around 22 percent of students who started at East West University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $4,100 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does East West University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is East West University a good school for YOU?

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