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Overview |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,265 students)
Elmhurst College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or AQ?
- Elmhurst College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Elmhurst College than Aquinas College ($39,862.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Elmhurst College ($18,605 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 6.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,572 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 8% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($30,049 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is the same at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or AQ? 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 AQ and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Aquinas College (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,200 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $40,000)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/