Private Non-profit 📍 Chicago, Illinois 👥 468 students

East-West University

#177 of 237 in Illinois

🔴 Below average

16% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

16%

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16%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

🔄

37%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

📝

N/A

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$25,395

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$21,697

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$29,963

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. East-West University's 16% graduation rate places it in the Below average tier — below the national average, worth factoring into your decision.

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1	Cosmetology Concepts Niles Niles	100%	🟢 Excellent	N/A	N/A
2	Capital Area Career Center Springfield	100%	🟢 Excellent	90%	$12,075
3	University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology Chicago	100%	🟢 Excellent	79%	N/A
4	Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria Peoria	100%	🟢 Excellent	55%	N/A
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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.