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Overview |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $206 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Eureka College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Eureka College than Mercy College of Ohio ($27,450.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Eureka College ($14,564 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 45.7% lower than costs at Eureka College ($7,108 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($19,367 vs. $12,134)
Eureka College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Eureka College .
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Eureka College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (65% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $9,700 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,800)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,375)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($206 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/