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Overview |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,577 students)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at St. Kate's than Elmhurst College ($46,976.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Elmhurst College ($19,976 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 13.6% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,900 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 33% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($37,012 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 58 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than St Catherine University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $50,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/