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Overview |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $213 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or UNI?
- Elmhurst College is 391.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Northern Iowa ($39,862.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Elmhurst College ($15,782 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 20.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,343 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Northern Iowa (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 334.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($27,835 vs. $6,412)
Elmhurst College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 40 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or UNI? 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 UNI and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $2,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/