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Overview |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Eureka, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | eureka.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,353 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $19,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $19,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 934 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 870/1155 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $262 |
Diversity |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Eureka College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 559 students)
EIU vs. Eureka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Eureka College?
- Eureka College is 182.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Eureka College than Eastern Illinois University ($27,450.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Eureka College ($13,380 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 4.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,353 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Eureka College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 64.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($19,367 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Eureka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Eureka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eureka College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 23 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Eureka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,800)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,375)
- EIU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($244 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/