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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue ISU Milikin| Chicago State University | Eureka College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Eureka, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | eureka.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $20,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $18,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 1,041 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 870/1155 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $262 |
Diversity |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Eureka College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 527 students)
CSU vs. Eureka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Eureka College?
- Eureka College is 241.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.4% higher at Eureka College than Chicago State University ($27,450.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Eureka College ($9,852 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 9.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,542 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Eureka College ($19,111 vs. $18,303)
CSU vs. Eureka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Eureka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eureka College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 158 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Eureka College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Eureka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Chicago State University (65% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,300)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,375 vs. $31,250)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($262 vs. $323)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/