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East-West University

Chicago, IL eastwest.edu 528 students

East-West University is located in the urban setting of Chicago. The university is focused on supporting students in developing entrepreneurial skills. To that end, it has established centers to help students launch their own ventures. The campus also provides facilities such as libraries and research centers.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,711
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$26,100
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. East-West University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 80% of students receive Pell Grants; 86% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $24,900, roughly 5% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,975 $75,900
$30K – $48K $25,766 $103,064
$48K – $75K $27,556 $110,224
$75K – $110K $27,304 $109,216
Sticker price (no aid) $26,100 $104,400
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at East-West University

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
41
$32,287/yr High 3.5x
Behavioral Sciences Compare across schools →
30
$37,135/yr High 2.6x

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