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Overview |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $222 |
Diversity |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UT | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,731 students)
UT vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Elmhurst College than The University of Tampa ($39,862.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than UT ($24,108 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 8.1% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,250 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 98.3% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($27,835 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 2 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming UT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UT (3.5)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and UT.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than The University of Tampa (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $1,600 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $4,057 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,557)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($222 vs. $264)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/