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Overview |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Elmhurst College is 240.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Missouri St Louis ($39,862.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Elmhurst College ($13,211 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,920 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Missouri St Louis (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 128.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($27,835 vs. $12,205)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (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 University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Elmhurst College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis 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/