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Overview |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 630 students)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Elmhurst College is 211.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Minnesota Rochester ($39,862.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Elmhurst College ($12,613 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 14.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,250 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Minnesota Rochester (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 135.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($27,835 vs. $11,833)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 20 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Elmhurst College.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $8,000 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/