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Overview |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | BSU | ||
| 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or BSU?
- Elmhurst College is 372.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Elmhurst College than Ball State University ($39,862.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Elmhurst College ($12,615 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,904 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 143.8% larger than aid received Ball State University ($27,835 vs. $11,418)
Elmhurst College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 20 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than BSU (68.9%)
Elmhurst College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or BSU? 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 BSU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Ball State University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $7,700 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $42,500)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/