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ISU Milikin Monmouth College| Eureka College | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $206 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | St. Catharine | ||
| 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
- Saint Catharine College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (649 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or St. Catharine?
- Eureka College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Eureka College than Saint Catharine College ($27,450.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than St. Catharine ($19,443 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 7.4% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,636 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 108.3% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($19,367 vs. $9,299)
Eureka College vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 85 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Eureka College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Eureka College vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Eureka College.
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $5,800 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,375)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($206 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/