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Overview |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $246 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 14% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Carson-Newman College than Eureka College ($31,300.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Carson-Newman College ($19,443 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 2.5% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,097 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Eureka College ($24,697 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 6 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Eureka College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Carson Newman College (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,800)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,375)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($246 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/