Elmhurst College vs. University of St Francis

Elmhurst College vs. University of St Francis comparison

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Overview	Elmhurst College	University of St Francis
Location	Elmhurst, IL	Joliet, IL
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	3,731	3,297
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#380	#339
Religious Affiliation	United Church of Christ	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	elmhurst.edu	stfrancis.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Elmhurst College is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,297 students)

Elmhurst College vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or University of St Francis?

• Elmhurst College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $36,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Elmhurst College than University of St Francis ($39,862.00 vs. $36,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Elmhurst College ($18,560 vs. $24,108)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 1.6% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,250 vs. $11,430)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($27,835 vs. $25,392)

Elmhurst College vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 21 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
• Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St Francis (23)
• Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
• Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)

Elmhurst College vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Elmhurst College or University of St Francis? 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 St Francis and Elmhurst College.

• The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than University of St Francis (70% vs. 63%)
• Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $400 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,200)
• Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
• Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
• More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)

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