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Overview |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,086 students)
Elmhurst College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or WLC?
- Elmhurst College is 20% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Elmhurst College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($39,862.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Elmhurst College ($22,682 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 1.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,250 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,835 vs. $23,128)
Elmhurst College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 11 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or WLC? 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 WLC and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $7,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $43,000)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/