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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,731 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Xavier than Elmhurst College ($44,770.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Xavier ($24,108 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 22.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,250 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($27,897 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 21 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Elmhurst College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/