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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 959 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Elmhurst College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Elmhurst College than Franklin College ($39,862.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Elmhurst College ($20,791 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 0.5% lower than costs at Franklin College ($11,250 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($28,290 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 96 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Franklin College (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $45,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/