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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,456 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Elmhurst College ($44,330.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Mount St. Mary's University ($24,108 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 27.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,250 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($36,155 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 77 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Elmhurst College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/