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ISU Milikin Monmouth College| Eureka College | Buena Vista University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Storm Lake, IA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | bvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $40,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $40,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,215 | $18,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,303 | $34,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,041 | 1,544 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 1,108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,951 students vs. 527 students)
Eureka College vs. Buena Vista University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Buena Vista University than Eureka College ($40,190.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Eureka College ($18,156 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 3.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,542 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Buena Vista University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Eureka College ($34,333 vs. $18,303)
Eureka College vs. Buena Vista University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Buena Vista University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buena Vista University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 23 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Buena Vista University (71.8%)
Eureka College vs. Buena Vista University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Buena Vista University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,800)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $1,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,375)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($248 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University 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/