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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $26,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $26,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $27,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 33.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 935/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Kuyper College | ||
| 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 153 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Kuyper College?
- Elmhurst College is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $26,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Elmhurst College than Kuyper College ($41,258.00 vs. $26,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Kuyper College ($22,760 vs. $27,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 20% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,880 vs. $11,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 207.6% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($29,445 vs. $9,574)
Elmhurst College vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 80 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Kuyper College (33.8%)
Elmhurst College vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Kuyper College? 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 Kuyper College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Kuyper College (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $30,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/