East-West University
Chicago, IL 60605
About East-West University
East-West University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 468 students. East-West University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $25,395 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,963 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- East-West University charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,395).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 15.56%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,963.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at East-West University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 245% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| East-West University | $25,395 | $21,697 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 15% below published tuition at East-West University
Key findings
- East-West University's average net price ($21,697) is 15% below published tuition ($25,395).
- East-West University charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,395).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
East-West University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $25,395
Finding East-West University charges 13% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $25,395. That is 13% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is about 1.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at East-West University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at East-West University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at East-West University is $21,697.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,697 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $14,298 above the Illinois median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $1,644 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway East-West University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 15% lower after grants and scholarships.
East-West University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for East-West University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$25,395
Avg. net price
$21,697
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,168 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,636 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,284 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,852 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $101,580. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What East-West University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General17
- Computer and Information Sciences, General11
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General10
- Behavioral Sciences9
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7
See earnings & programs for more.
Is East-West University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
East-West University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for East-West University.
Campus
Location
Chicago, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60605
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 8% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size
Enrollment
468
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 544
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$26,986
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 61.74%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for East-West University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at East-West University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for East-West University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,795 | $18,795 | $28,773 |
| 2014 | $19,545 | $19,545 | $29,205 |
| 2015 | $20,145 | $20,145 | $29,379 |
| 2016 | $20,820 | $20,820 | $22,126 |
| 2017 | $21,450 | $21,450 | $25,535 |
| 2018 | $22,050 | $22,050 | $17,683 |
| 2019 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $20,633 |
| 2020 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $17,137 |
| 2021 | $22,950 | $22,950 | $15,809 |
| 2022 | $23,400 | $23,400 | $20,438 |
| 2023 | $26,100 | $26,100 | $21,055 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
East-West University reported total enrollment of about 468 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (41.7%), Hispanic or Latino (31.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (23.3%). About 61.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at East-West University in 2024 is 468 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 544 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
37.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
19.18% 100% Completion Time
15.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.18% of students graduating from East-West University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
East-West University graduates earn a median of $29,963 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of East-West University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $29,963. Median federal loan debt: $26,986. Average net price used in cost models: $21,697.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway East-West University graduates report median earnings of $29,963 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for East-West University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at East-West University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for East-West University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for East-West University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Illinois median 49.2 pp above median (50.8%)
- Great Lakes median 41.9 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,789
- Illinois median 0.91× the median ($8,563)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,763
- Illinois median 0.89× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 0.88× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.93× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
East-West University at a glance
East-West University
East-West University is a private non-profit institution in Chicago, IL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American41.7%Hispanic or Latino31.4%Non-Resident Alien23.3%
Schools near East-West University
Other campuses in Chicago, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East-West University located?
East-West University is located in Chicago, IL.
What is East-West University's tuition?
East-West University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $25,395 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,697 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does East-West University cost?
Reported tuition is $25,395 and average net price is $21,697 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
Why is East-West University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At East-West University, published tuition is $25,395 while average net price is $21,697—about 15% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains East-West University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,697), completion (15.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($29,963). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at East-West University?
East-West University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 544 students, Black or African American (41.7%), Hispanic or Latino (31.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend East-West University?
About 53.9% of students at East-West University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of East-West University earn?
Median earnings are $21,236 six years after entry and $29,963 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at East-West University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do East-West University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,986.
Is East-West University public or private?
East-West University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is East-West University an HBCU?
No. East-West University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.