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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Holy Family 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,912 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Holy Family University?
- Elmhurst College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Elmhurst College than Holy Family University ($39,862.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Elmhurst College ($12,379 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 28.9% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($11,250 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 10% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($27,835 vs. $25,316)
Elmhurst College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 175 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Holy Family University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $800 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/