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Elmhurst, IL · Naperville, IL
| Elmhurst University | North Central College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,185/yr | $21,044/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,892/yr | $12,507/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,489 | $24,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,377/yr | $13,486/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,098/yr | $16,362/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,419/yr | $20,590/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,232/yr | $26,961/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $260/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,528/yr | $14,688/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,038/yr | $14,076/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,316/yr | $2,894/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $54,679/yr | $57,219/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,955/yr | $45,726/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,955/yr | $45,726/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 77% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1260 | 1055–1310 |
| SAT average | 1151 | 1213 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–30 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–28 · Math 19–27 | English 22–29 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,254 | 5,241 |
| Students accepted | 4,737 | 3,056 |
| Students who enrolled | 607 | 516 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 17% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,462/yr | $60,123/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,317–$84,145 | $41,286–$83,972 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 35% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 59% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,803/yr | $51,762/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 55% |
| Pell students who graduate | 73% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 67% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 62% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,730/yr | $55,116/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Psychology 10% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — $88,979/yr | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — $85,168/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,006 | 2,428 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 784 | 549 |
| Average professor pay | $8,989/mo | $9,075/mo |
| Full-time professors | 40% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,618 | $77,267 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Naperville, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1871 | 1861 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Men | 38% | 49% |
| Women | 62% | 51% |
| White students | 44% | 59% |
| Black students | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 34% | 19% |
| Asian students | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 4.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,751/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Endowment | $177.5M | $139.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 972 | 1,417 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,848/yr | $9,554/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,010/yr | $4,890/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 543 | 741 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.6M | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.9M | $7.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $100,780 | $85,390 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.