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Overview |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Brescia University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (646 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Brescia University?
- Eureka College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Eureka College than Brescia University ($27,450.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Eureka College ($16,127 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 1.8% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,353 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Eureka College ($24,180 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 30 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Eureka College vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Brescia University (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($25,375 vs. $29,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($262 vs. $299)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/