East-West University

www.eastwest.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,600

1.41% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,223

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

487

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

10.2%

17 Graduates

About

East-West University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East-West University were Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (15 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East-West University. 45.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (24 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East-West University is $21,600, which is $−6,905 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at East-West University is $21,600, which is $−6,905 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,223.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending East-West University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at East-West University was $21,600. The cost of tuition at East-West University is $−6,905 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$16,223

2021 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 East-West University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,223. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of East-West University grew by 11.4%.

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

$8,100

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East-West University was of $8,100 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.3% between 2020 and 2021.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at East-West University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.19% with respect to 2020, when 94% 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.

4.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at East-West University was 4.95%, which represents 10 out of the 202 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.

Enrollment

East-West University had a total enrollment of 487 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at East-West University is 487 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 48.5% Black or African American, 33.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% White, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at East-West University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East-West University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 487 students. The full-time enrollment at East-West University is 487 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at East-West University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

28%

2021 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 28%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
236 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
164 enrolled students
White
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East-West University is 48.5% Black or African American, 33.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% White, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 8 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 6 fewer 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 (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East-West University is Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (15 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees), and English (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (556,115 people), Physicians (423,009 people), Other managers (292,429 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (214,348 people), and Postsecondary teachers (204,941 people).

The most specialized majors at East-West University in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees), English (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees), and Biology (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at East-West University are Engineering Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees), English (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (13 degrees), and Biology (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (678,756 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (597,966 people), Elementary & secondary schools (494,771 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (489,990 people), and Offices of physicians (218,659 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 (2021)

Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
15 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East-West University was Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology with 15 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 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University, which is 1.21 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology, which is 6.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at East-West University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from East-West University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at East-West University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5.88% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
White
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East-West University is black or african american (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East-West University is black or african american male (12 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (12 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 5 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.96M

2021 Salaries

11%

growth from 2020

In 2021, East-West University paid a median of $2.96M in salaries, a 11% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$565k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, East-West University paid a total of $565k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) 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 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at East-West University were Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, 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 5 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, 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.