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Overview |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or MC?
- Elmhurst College is 102.8% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Elmhurst College than Mississippi College ($39,862.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Elmhurst College ($20,874 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 5% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,250 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($27,835 vs. $16,904)
Elmhurst College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 16 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MC (3.56)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MC (40%)
Elmhurst College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or MC? 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 MC and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Mississippi College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $6,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $44,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/