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Overview |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,922 students)
Elmhurst College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at JCU than Elmhurst College ($45,490.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than JCU ($24,108 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 17.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,250 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($30,415 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 37 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or JCU? 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 JCU and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Elmhurst College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/