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Overview |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,731 students)
UNH vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Elmhurst College?
- University of New Haven is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at UNH than Elmhurst College ($42,610.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than UNH ($24,108 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 65.4% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,250 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 1% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($27,835 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 24 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
UNH vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and UNH.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of New Haven (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $2,100 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/