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Overview |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 3,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $5,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $8,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 2,820 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 3,045 students)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or IU Northwest?
- Elmhurst College is 450.7% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Elmhurst College than Indiana University Northwest ($41,258.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Elmhurst College ($5,553 vs. $22,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 15.8% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,244 vs. $11,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 261.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($29,445 vs. $8,153)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 162 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Elmhurst College (75.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Indiana University Northwest (70% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,700 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $39,500)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,030)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/