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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % 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% | 8% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,729 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Marywood?
- Elmhurst College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Marywood University ($39,862.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Elmhurst College ($22,504 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 30.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,250 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 2% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($28,401 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 65 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Marywood University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $41,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/