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Overview |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $29,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $15,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 11,407 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 10,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 3,520 students)
Elmhurst College vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or UMHB?
- Elmhurst College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($41,258.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than UMHB ($22,760 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 10.6% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,720 vs. $11,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 92.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($29,445 vs. $15,274)
Elmhurst College vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 43 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Elmhurst College (75.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $5,000 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $45,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,750)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/