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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,444 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Wartburg College than Elmhurst College ($46,740.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wartburg College than Elmhurst College ($23,683 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 9.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,280 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Wartburg College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($36,157 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 15 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Wartburg College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/