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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,848 | ||
| 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 | newmanu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $25,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,454 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| 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 | Newman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Newman University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Newman 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 Newman University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,848 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Newman University?
- Elmhurst College is 23% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Elmhurst College than Newman University ($39,862.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Elmhurst College ($18,792 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 16.7% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,644 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College as Newman University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Newman University ($27,835 vs. $25,823)
Elmhurst College vs. Newman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 5 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Newman University (51%)
Elmhurst College vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Newman 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 Newman University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Newman University (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $2,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($19,122 vs. $21,500)
- Newman University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/