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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Eureka, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | eureka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,353 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $19,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 870/1155 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $262 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Eureka College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 559 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eureka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Eureka College?
- Concordia University Chicago is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Eureka College ($33,944.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Eureka College ($18,832 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 4% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,353 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Eureka College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 29.8% larger than aid received Eureka College ($25,141 vs. $19,367)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eureka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Eureka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eureka College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 14 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eureka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $3,500 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,800)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $424 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,375)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($257 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/