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ISU Milikin Monmouth College| Eureka College | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Purdue Northwest?
- Eureka College is 272.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Eureka College than Purdue University Northwest ($27,450.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Eureka College ($9,162 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 26% lower than costs at Eureka College ($8,215 vs. $10,353)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 173.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($19,367 vs. $7,070)
Eureka College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Eureka College .
- Accepted freshman Eureka College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Eureka College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Eureka College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/