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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Asbury University | ||
| 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,650 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Asbury University?
- Elmhurst College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Asbury University ($39,862.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Elmhurst College ($21,506 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 30.3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($8,636 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($27,835 vs. $24,888)
Elmhurst College vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 11 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Elmhurst College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $39,500)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,943)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University 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/