Elmhurst College vs. University of Southern Indiana

Elmhurst College vs. University of Southern Indiana comparison

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Overview	Elmhurst College	University of Southern Indiana
Location	Elmhurst, IL	Evansville, IN
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize Suburban
Enrollment	3,731	9,178
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#380	#881
Religious Affiliation	United Church of Christ	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	elmhurst.edu	usi.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,731 students)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison

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

• Elmhurst College is 338.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $9,095.00)
• Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Elmhurst College than University of Southern Indiana ($39,862.00 vs. $21,140.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Elmhurst College ($14,443 vs. $24,108)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 11.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,058 vs. $11,250)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than University of Southern Indiana (99% vs. 98%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 251.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($27,835 vs. $7,927)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 88 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
• Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
• Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
• University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Elmhurst College (76%)

Elmhurst College vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison

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

• The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of Southern Indiana (70% vs. 34%)
• Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $38,800)
• Elmhurst College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
• Elmhurst College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
• More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)

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