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Overview |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $275 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or WMU?
- Eureka College is 89% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Eureka College than Western Michigan University ($27,450.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than WMU ($19,443 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 7.2% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,353 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 184.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,367 vs. $6,813)
Eureka College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 3 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than WMU (84.6%)
Eureka College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or WMU? 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 WMU and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Western Michigan University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,375 vs. $26,633)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($262 vs. $275)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/