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Overview |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Carthage than Eureka College ($34,500.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Carthage ($19,443 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 22.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,353 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 6% larger than aid received Eureka College ($20,535 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 112 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Eureka College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Carthage College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/