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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Eureka, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | eureka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $20,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $18,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 1,041 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 870/1155 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $262 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Eureka College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 527 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Eureka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Eureka College?
- Eureka College is 282.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Eureka College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($27,450.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Eureka College ($13,002 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 5.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,542 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Arkansas State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 70.7% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,303 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Eureka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Eureka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eureka College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 55 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Eureka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Eureka 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 Eureka College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,375)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($201 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/