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Overview |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,144 students)
Elmhurst College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or GWU?
- Elmhurst College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Gardner Webb University ($39,862.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Elmhurst College ($22,339 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 4.5% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,770 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($27,835 vs. $24,130)
Elmhurst College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 113 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than GWU (74.9%)
Elmhurst College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or GWU? 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 GWU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Gardner Webb University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $9,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $40,500)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,969)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/