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Overview |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $160 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 965 students)
Elmhurst College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or MBBC?
- Elmhurst College is 127% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Elmhurst College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($39,862.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Elmhurst College ($22,858 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 34.2% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($8,380 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 248.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($27,835 vs. $7,988)
Elmhurst College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Elmhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Elmhurst College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $14,800 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,500)
- MBBC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/