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Overview |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Madonna University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madonna University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Madonna University?
- Eureka College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Eureka College than Madonna University ($27,450.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Eureka College ($18,344 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 18.3% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,353 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Eureka College ($19,840 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 3 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Eureka College vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Madonna University? 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 Madonna University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Madonna University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,800)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,375)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($258 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/