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Overview |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $253 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or IPFW?
- Eureka College is 251.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Eureka College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($27,450.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Eureka College ($11,951 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 2.4% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,111 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 160.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($19,367 vs. $7,432)
Eureka College vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 38 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than IPFW (80.7%)
Eureka College vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,375)
- IPFW graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($253 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/