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Overview |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Lindenwood University?
- Eureka College is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Eureka College than Lindenwood University ($27,450.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Eureka College ($18,016 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 1.5% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,200 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($19,367 vs. $15,840)
Eureka College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 10 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Eureka College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Lindenwood University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/