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Overview |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $275 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or WMU?
- Elmhurst College is 174.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at Elmhurst College than Western Michigan University ($39,862.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Elmhurst College ($20,030 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 1.3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,102 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 308.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($27,835 vs. $6,813)
Elmhurst College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 60 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or WMU? 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 WMU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Western Michigan University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,300 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,900)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,633)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/