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IU Southeast AUM Eastern ISU Indiana State Milikin PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU Monmouth College| Eureka College | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $211 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or IU East?
- Eureka College is 277.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Eureka College than Indiana University East ($27,450.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Eureka College ($8,837 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 10% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,412 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 146% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($19,367 vs. $7,874)
Eureka College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 72 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Eureka College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
Eureka College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or IU East? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IU East and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Indiana University East (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $5,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,375)
- IU East graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($211 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/