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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.9% | ||
| 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 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Kent State?
- Elmhurst College is 224% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Elmhurst College than Kent State University at Kent ($39,862.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Elmhurst College ($19,046 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 12.7% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,250 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 191.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($27,835 vs. $9,539)
Elmhurst College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 23 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $40,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/