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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $207 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 768 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Goshen College?
- Elmhurst College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Goshen College ($39,862.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Elmhurst College ($19,267 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 1.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,100 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($28,700 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 31 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Goshen 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 Goshen College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Elmhurst College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $21,500)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($207 vs. $222)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/