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Overview |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College ($19,443 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 33.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,353 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 63.4% larger than aid received Eureka College ($31,643 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 53 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Eureka College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Eureka College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Emory and Henry College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/