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Overview |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $275 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Guilford College than Eureka College ($40,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Guilford College ($19,443 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 24.6% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,353 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 59.7% larger than aid received Eureka College ($30,922 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Eureka College .
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Eureka College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Guilford College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,260 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,375 vs. $26,635)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($262 vs. $275)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/