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Overview |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | |||
| 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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $233 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Eureka College is 228.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Eureka College than Minnesota State University Mankato ($27,450.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Eureka College ($16,809 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 2.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,353 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 178.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,367 vs. $6,961)
Eureka College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 3 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Eureka College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $7,500 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,800)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,375)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($233 vs. $262)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/