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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Eureka College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 527 | 11,359 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,215 | $16,131 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,303 | $12,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,041 | 10,401 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 9,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 527 students)
Eureka College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Southern Illinois University?
- Eureka College is 184.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Eureka College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,450.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Eureka College ($16,131 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 14.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,542 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,303 vs. $12,408)
Eureka College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 1 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Eureka College (88.5%)
Eureka College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,375)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($232 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University 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/