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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Loras College | ||
| 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,319 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Loras College?
- Elmhurst College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Loras College ($39,862.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Elmhurst College ($21,886 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 21.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,230 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 9% larger than aid received Loras College ($27,835 vs. $25,538)
Elmhurst College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 2 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Loras 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 Loras College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Loras College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $49,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/