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Overview |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Valpo than Eureka College ($43,400.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Valpo ($19,443 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 27.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,353 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Eureka College ($34,706 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 126 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Eureka College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Eureka College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/