East-West University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 80% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
East-West University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 528 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,055 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $29,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
East–West University is a private liberal arts college in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1980 and offers associate and bachelor's degrees. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers here tell a concerning story: only 23% of students graduate, and just 37% of freshmen return for sophomore year, which suggests many students struggle to finish what they start. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a low $7,334, and the Chicago location offers real urban opportunities for a small school. That said, median earnings of $29,000 a decade after enrollment make it hard to recommend without serious consideration of whether this environment — and not a community college or another affordable option — is the right fit for you.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (528 undergraduates).
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