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Overview |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or UIC?
- Elmhurst College is 263.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($39,862.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Elmhurst College ($10,384 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 28% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,250 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 101.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($27,835 vs. $13,813)
Elmhurst College vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 2 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or UIC? 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 UIC and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $11,700 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,200)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/