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Overview |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,396 students)
Elmhurst College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or SAU?
- Elmhurst College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Elmhurst College than Spring Arbor University ($39,862.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Elmhurst College ($22,375 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 5.6% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,652 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($27,835 vs. $20,677)
Elmhurst College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 17 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than SAU (47.3%)
Elmhurst College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or SAU? 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 SAU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Spring Arbor University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $7,600 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $42,600)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $2,543 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,043)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/