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Overview |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- William Jewell College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (853 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or William Jewell College?
- Eureka College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Eureka College than William Jewell College ($27,450.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than William Jewell College ($19,443 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 2.2% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,130 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 44% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($19,367 vs. $13,451)
Eureka College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 127 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Eureka College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than William Jewell College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,800)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,375)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($258 vs. $262)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/