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CofC North Central College Benedictine University Dominican UIC Aurora University Lewis University ISU PC Northern Illinois North Park University Coastal Carolina| Elmhurst College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,418 students)
Elmhurst College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or CSU?
- Elmhurst College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Elmhurst College than Charleston Southern University ($39,862.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Elmhurst College ($17,536 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 0% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,250 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($27,835 vs. $26,417)
Elmhurst College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 60 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or CSU? 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 CSU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Charleston Southern University (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $39,800)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/