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Overview |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Augsburg College | ||
| 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Augsburg College than Eureka College ($41,284.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Augsburg College ($19,443 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 11.6% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($10,353 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 66.6% larger than aid received Eureka College ($32,266 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 1 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Augsburg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Eureka College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is the same as at Augsburg College (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College 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/