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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,667 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Carthage?
- Elmhurst College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Elmhurst College than Carthage College ($39,862.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Carthage ($24,108 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 12.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,250 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Carthage College ($27,835 vs. $20,535)
Elmhurst College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 55 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Carthage College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,800)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/