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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,283 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Carroll University?
- Elmhurst College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Carroll University ($39,862.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Carroll University ($24,108 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 2.8% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,250 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Carroll University ($27,835 vs. $23,933)
Elmhurst College vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 3 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Elmhurst College vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $44,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/