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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $160 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 206 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Emmaus Bible College?
- Elmhurst College is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Elmhurst College than Emmaus Bible College ($39,862.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Elmhurst College ($15,521 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 24.3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,050 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 87.4% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($27,835 vs. $14,856)
Elmhurst College vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 21 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $5,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $21,500)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/