Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
North Central College Benedictine University Dominican UIC Aurora University Lewis University IU Valpo ISU Northern Illinois University of Southern Indiana North Park University| Elmhurst College | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | evansville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $40,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,017 students)
Elmhurst College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or UE?
- University of Evansville is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at UE than Elmhurst College ($40,100.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Elmhurst College ($19,301 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 23% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,250 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 22.4% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($34,067 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 67 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or UE? 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 UE and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Evansville (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $4,200 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $46,000)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/