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AU ISU Milikin Monmouth College| Eureka College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or SWU?
- Eureka College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Eureka College than Southern Wesleyan University ($27,450.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Eureka College ($17,639 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 7.3% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,650 vs. $10,353)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Eureka College ($19,636 vs. $19,367)
Eureka College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Eureka College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
Eureka College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or SWU? 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 SWU and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,800)
- Eureka College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,375 vs. $27,000)
- Eureka College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($262 vs. $279)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/