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Overview |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Eureka College is 137.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Eureka College than Saginaw Valley State University ($27,450.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Eureka College ($12,432 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 10.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,353 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 81.6% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($19,367 vs. $10,663)
Eureka College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 3 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Eureka College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/