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North Central College Benedictine University Dominican UIC Aurora University Lewis University ISU Northern Illinois North Park University Carroll University Loras College Carthage| Elmhurst College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | SNC | ||
| 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,882 students)
Elmhurst College vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at SNC than Elmhurst College ($42,304.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than SNC ($24,108 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 8.5% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,250 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($28,627 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 35 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or SNC? 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 SNC and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is the same as at Saint Norbert College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $700 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/