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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,610 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Elmhurst College ($47,510.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Luther- Norse ($24,108 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 5.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,670 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 27.3% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($35,441 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 89 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Elmhurst College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $50,000)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/