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Overview |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Milikin than Eureka College ($40,740.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Eureka College ($10,492 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 24% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,353 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 57.6% larger than aid received Eureka College ($30,528 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 36 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Eureka College vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is the same as at Millikin University (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/