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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,456 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Viterbo?
- Elmhurst College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Elmhurst College than Viterbo University ($39,862.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Elmhurst College ($23,257 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 9.6% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,260 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($27,835 vs. $20,567)
Elmhurst College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is the same at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Elmhurst College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Viterbo University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $44,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/