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Overview |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 527 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,215 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,303 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,041 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 995/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 527 students)
Eureka College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Oakland?
- Eureka College is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Eureka College than Oakland University ($27,450.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Eureka College ($15,734 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 7.3% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,542 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 89.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($18,303 vs. $9,641)
Eureka College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 37 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Eureka College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,800)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,375)
- Oakland 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 Oakland 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/