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Overview |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,731 students)
California Baptist University vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Elmhurst College than California Baptist University ($39,862.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than California Baptist University ($24,108 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 0.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,210 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than California Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 22.3% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($27,835 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 130 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
California Baptist University vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than California Baptist University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $5,100 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $45,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/