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Overview |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 2,703 students)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Elmhurst College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Elmhurst College than Saint Ambrose University ($41,258.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than St. Ambrose University ($22,760 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 4.1% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,858 vs. $12,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($29,445 vs. $26,559)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 40 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Elmhurst College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,900 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,264 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,764)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/