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Overview |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or GVSU?
- Eureka College is 96.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Eureka College than Grand Valley State University ($27,450.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Eureka College ($17,105 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,140 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 119.8% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($19,367 vs. $8,811)
Eureka College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 57 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Eureka College (86.7%)
Eureka College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Grand Valley State University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,800)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,375)
- GVSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($258 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/