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Overview |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 28% |
Students |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or BAC?
- Eureka College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Eureka College than Belmont Abbey College ($27,450.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than BAC ($19,443 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 12.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,353 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 109% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,367 vs. $9,266)
Eureka College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 12 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Eureka College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or BAC? 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 BAC and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/