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Overview |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 420.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 420.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Chicago State University ($39,862.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Elmhurst College ($6,446 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 22.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,250 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($27,835 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 215 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Chicago State University (70% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $11,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $38,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,250)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $323)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/