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Overview |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,603 students)
Elmhurst College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or IWU?
- Elmhurst College is 34.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Elmhurst College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,862.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Elmhurst College ($21,755 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,050 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($27,835 vs. $20,194)
Elmhurst College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 4 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or IWU? 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 IWU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is the same as at Indiana Wesleyan University (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $2,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,104)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/