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Overview |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or UM-Dearborn?
- Elmhurst College is 186.4% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Michigan Dearborn ($39,862.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Elmhurst College ($12,444 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 24.3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($9,048 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Michigan Dearborn (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 158.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($27,835 vs. $10,761)
Elmhurst College vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 15 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Elmhurst College vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $2,600 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/