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GVSU Albion College ISU Milikin Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College Monmouth College| Eureka College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | AQ | ||
| 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at AQ than Eureka College ($36,480.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Eureka College ($18,605 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 2.1% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,353 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Eureka College ($30,049 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 57 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Eureka College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or AQ? 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 AQ and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Aquinas College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,375 vs. $26,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($262 vs. $268)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/