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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD ISU Milikin IU| Eureka College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
| Location | Eureka, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 527 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eureka.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,215 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,303 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,041 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1155 | 860/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,375 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $262 | $213 |
Diversity |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eureka College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Eureka College based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 527 students)
Eureka College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or UNI?
- Eureka College is 226.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Eureka College than University of Northern Iowa ($27,450.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Eureka College ($15,931 vs. $20,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 9.3% lower than costs at Eureka College ($9,648 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 243.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,303 vs. $5,325)
Eureka College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eureka College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Eureka College .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 17 points higher than at Eureka College (1033)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eureka College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Eureka College (88.5%)
Eureka College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eureka College or UNI? 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 UNI and Eureka College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Eureka College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,900 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,375)
- UNI graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($213 vs. $262)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eureka College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/