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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 973 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Judson University?
- Elmhurst College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Elmhurst College than Judson University ($39,862.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Elmhurst College ($19,268 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 0.6% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,250 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Judson University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Judson University ($27,835 vs. $21,123)
Elmhurst College vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 4 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Judson University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Elmhurst College vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Judson 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 Judson University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Judson University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $44,800)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/