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Overview |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 919 students)
Elmhurst College vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or OC Comets?
- Elmhurst College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Elmhurst College than Olivet College ($39,862.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Elmhurst College ($21,394 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 0.1% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,242 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Olivet College ($27,835 vs. $23,361)
Elmhurst College vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 159 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Olivet College (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,900 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $39,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/