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Overview |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or BSU?
- Eureka College is 225.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Eureka College than Ball State University ($27,450.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Eureka College ($12,615 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 5.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,353 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 69.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($19,367 vs. $11,418)
Eureka College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 37 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than BSU (68.9%)
Eureka College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or BSU? 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 BSU and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Ball State University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,800)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,375)
- BSU 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 BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/