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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 559 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,353 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,443 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,367 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 934 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 810 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $194 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 559 students)
Eureka College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Eureka College is 184.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Eureka College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,450.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Eureka College ($11,733 vs. $19,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eureka College are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,353 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,367 vs. $14,175)
Eureka College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 35 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Eureka College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $8,700 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,375)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($194 vs. $262)
- More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/