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ISU Milikin Monmouth College| Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $193 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Eureka College for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Eureka College ($34,082.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($19,443 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 5.1% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,848 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Eureka College ($22,757 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 18 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Eureka College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,800)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,375)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($193 vs. $262)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/