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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $287 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,309 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Walsh College?
- Elmhurst College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Elmhurst College than Walsh University ($39,862.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Elmhurst College ($20,032 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 4% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,250 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($27,835 vs. $26,172)
Elmhurst College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Elmhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Elmhurst College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Walsh University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $45,400)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $6,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,833)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($222 vs. $287)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/