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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,260 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Alma College than Elmhurst College ($45,346.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Elmhurst College ($23,995 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 12.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,250 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($34,736 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 20 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Alma College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/