Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,578. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,096 |
| Housing & meals | $10,542 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $1,250 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,510 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,578 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
EC net price compared with other Illinois colleges
EC has the 20th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $14,889 | 57% | $56,346 |
| 17 | North Park University | $16,948 | 58% | $59,572 |
| 18 | Lewis University | $17,028 | 67% | $66,099 |
| 19 | Monmouth College | $17,133 | 65% | $51,110 |
| 20 | Eureka College | $17,349 | 42% | $51,641 |
| 21 | Illinois College | $18,298 | 64% | $52,575 |
| 22 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $18,425 | 75% | $82,592 |
| 23 | Concordia University-Chicago | $18,436 | 36% | $54,089 |
| 24 | Blackburn College | $18,460 | 57% | $46,802 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why EC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka College | 85% | $17,349 | 42% | $51,641 | This school |
| Trinity Christian College | 85% | $19,125 | 58% | $55,700 | |
| Rockford University | 93% | $22,436 | 47% | $54,794 | |
| Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | $18,436 | 36% | $54,089 | |
| Greenville University | 98% | $19,533 | 40% | $46,827 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Eureka College would cost you $1,776 less per year than Trinity Christian College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Eureka College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$8,491).
- Eureka College gives aided families $6,342 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | EC | Trinity Christian College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,096 | $20,605 | +$8,491 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,100 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $10,542 | $11,200 | −$658 |
| Personal & travel | $1,250 | $5,200 | −$3,950 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,510 | −$3,093 | +$583 |
| Sticker price | $39,578 | $35,012 | +$4,566 |
| Average grants | −$22,229 | −$15,887 | −$6,342 |
| You pay | $17,349 | $19,125 | −$1,776 |
“+” means EC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
EC cost questions
How much is tuition at EC?
Tuition and fees are $29,096 a year.
What is the total cost of attending EC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,578 a year.
What do families actually pay at EC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,349 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,711; $48–75k pay $14,602; $110k+ pay $23,482.
How much debt do EC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 7.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Eureka College overview