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Missouri Southern Northwest Truman State ISU Milikin Monmouth College Central National American University-Independence| Eureka College | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | - | ||
| Admitted | 810 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $225 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | MWSU | ||
| 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
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or MWSU?
- Eureka College is 319.7% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at Eureka College than Missouri Western State University ($27,450.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Eureka College ($11,917 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State 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 Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 83.9% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($19,367 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Eureka College .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
Eureka College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Missouri Western State University (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $2,300 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,375)
- MWSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($225 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/