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North Central College UH University of St Thomas Benedictine University Dominican UIC University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Aurora University Lewis University UMHB UT Austin| Elmhurst College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or HBU?
- Elmhurst College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Houston Baptist University ($39,862.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Elmhurst College ($19,515 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 23.2% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,130 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($27,835 vs. $26,908)
Elmhurst College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 30 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or HBU? 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 HBU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Houston Baptist University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,166)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/