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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 923 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $17,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $31,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 613 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 923 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Ursuline College?
- Elmhurst College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Ursuline College for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Ursuline College ($41,258.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Elmhurst College ($17,678 vs. $22,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 3.6% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,858 vs. $12,284)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College as Ursuline College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($31,825 vs. $29,445)
Elmhurst College vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 83 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Elmhurst College (75.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Ursuline College (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $46,900)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College 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/