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Overview |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or IU South Bend?
- Elmhurst College is 448% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($39,862.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Elmhurst College ($8,785 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 22.4% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,190 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 255.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($27,835 vs. $7,821)
Elmhurst College vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 135 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (70% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $13,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $37,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,530)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/