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Overview |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,039 students)
Elmhurst College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or IU East?
- Elmhurst College is 448% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Elmhurst College than Indiana University East ($39,862.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Elmhurst College ($8,837 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 19.5% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,412 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 253.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($27,835 vs. $7,874)
Elmhurst College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 129 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or IU East? 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 IU East and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Indiana University East (70% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $17,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/