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Overview |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 527 | 197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,215 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,303 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,041 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 910/1060 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $160 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eureka College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (527 students vs. 197 students)
Eureka College vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Emmaus Bible College?
- Eureka College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Eureka College than Emmaus Bible College ($27,450.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Eureka College ($14,393 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 14% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,250 vs. $10,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Emmaus Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($18,303 vs. $16,274)
Eureka College vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 36 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Eureka College (88.5%)
Eureka College vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $9,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $25,375)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($160 vs. $262)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/