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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Purdue Calumet?
- Elmhurst College is 490.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Elmhurst College than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($39,862.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Elmhurst College ($10,908 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 48.8% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($7,560 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Purdue University Calumet Campus (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 388.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($27,835 vs. $5,703)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 130 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (70% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $592 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,908 vs. $21,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/