Elmhurst College vs. University of Akron

Elmhurst College vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

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Overview	Elmhurst College	University of Akron
Location	Elmhurst, IL	Akron, OH
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	3,906	13,518
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#386	#858
Religious Affiliation	United Church of Christ	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	elmhurst.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 3,906 students)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or University of Akron?

• Elmhurst College is 296.7% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 178% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Akron Main Campus ($41,258.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Elmhurst College ($15,292 vs. $22,760)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 7.1% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,070 vs. $11,858)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Akron Main Campus (99% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 211.5% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($29,445 vs. $9,452)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Elmhurst College .

• The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 41 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
• Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Elmhurst College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Elmhurst College.

• The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $40,100)
• Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
• Elmhurst College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
• More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/