Whittier College vs Elmhurst University

Whittier College and Elmhurst University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Whittier College, nestled in the vibrant city of Whittier, California, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on the liberal arts. Elmhurst University, located in the charming town of Elmhurst, Illinois, prides itself on its commitment to undergraduate education and its array of pre-professional programs. With acceptance rates of 68% and 75% respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While Whittier College's student body is predominantly female, Elmhurst University maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Elmhurst University	Whittier College
Overview
Location	Elmhurst, Illinois	Whittier, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	82.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.3%	82.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $70
SAT range	1013 - 1220	1120 - 1340
ACT range	22 - 29	23 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	3,762	2,884
Total number of admissions given out	2,682	2,379
Admitted students who chose to enroll	531	277
Yield rate	19.8%	11.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,536	$61,014
Average net price	$24,018	$22,091
Tuition	$39,100	$48,924
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,428 Meal plan: $4,544	Room/dormitory: $8,216 Meal plan: $6,756
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,993	97.0% Average amount $32,645
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,287	65.0% Average amount $5,040
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $15,454	6.0% Average amount $17,379

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,914 Men 38.5% Women 61.5%	1,325 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	604 Men 33.8% Women 66.2%	62 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.2%	6.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	964	849
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Social Sciences Education Family and Consumer Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.4%	63.6%
Dropout rate	31.6%	3.6%
Transferred out	N/A	31.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,839 Year 2: $81,997 Year 3: $88,790 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,792 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $86,731 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,229 Year 2: $63,832 Year 3: $66,861 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,535 Year 2: $54,209 Year 3: $65,150 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,244 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $64,665 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,014 Year 2: $51,690 Year 3: $60,665 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $59,776 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,970 Year 2: $36,401 Year 3: $54,414 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,672 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $54,289 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,194 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $48,489	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $34,282 Year 2: $41,689 Year 3: $64,434 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,241 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $59,453 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,364 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $54,567 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,650 Year 2: $35,914 Year 3: $47,815 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,730 Year 2: $28,309 Year 3: $42,330 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,976 Year 2: $14,935 Year 3: $38,238 Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,267 Year 2: $26,715 Year 3: $37,247 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,562 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $35,879 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,185 Year 2: $16,015 Year 3: $34,329 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,103 Year 2: $27,765 Year 3: $30,273

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