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Overview |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $209 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % 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 Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,672 students)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or IU Southeast?
- Elmhurst College is 448% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast 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 Southeast ($39,862.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Elmhurst College ($8,264 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 2.2% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,012 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 283.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($27,835 vs. $7,262)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 135 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Indiana University Southeast (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $11,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $1,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,261 vs. $21,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($209 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/