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Overview |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Missouri Valley College?
- Eureka College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Eureka College than Missouri Valley College ($27,450.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Eureka College ($18,450 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 0.5% lower than costs at Eureka College ($10,300 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($19,367 vs. $17,514)
Eureka College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Eureka College .
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Eureka College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Missouri Valley College (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eureka College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,500)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/