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Overview |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | - | ||
| Admitted | 810 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at MBC than Eureka College ($31,611.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Eureka College ($18,746 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 0.3% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,320 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Eureka College ($24,389 vs. $19,367)
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 24 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
Eureka College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or MBC? 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 MBC and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,400)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/