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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 835 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Wabash College than Elmhurst College ($46,600.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Elmhurst College ($22,976 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 11.1% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,250 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($37,119 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 55 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Elmhurst College vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Wabash 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 Wabash College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Elmhurst College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/