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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Purdue North Central?
- Elmhurst College is 490.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Elmhurst College ($7,832 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 52.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($7,380 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 288.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($27,835 vs. $7,168)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 147 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Elmhurst College vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (70% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $41,900)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,836)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/