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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,906 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Oakland?
- Elmhurst College is 180.8% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Elmhurst College than Oakland University ($41,258.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Elmhurst College ($15,734 vs. $22,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 4.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,309 vs. $11,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Oakland University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 205.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($29,445 vs. $9,641)
Elmhurst College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 20 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Elmhurst College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Oakland University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $46,700)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/