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Is Elmhurst a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$137,998 Avg Total Cost

Elmhurst University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Elmhurst is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Expensive Price

Elmhurst University is ranked #1,861 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Elmhurst University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1861 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  16.96 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $137,998 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Elmhurst will cost you about $137,998. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,701 and a typical 4.22 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$32,701
Average Years to Graduate4.22
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$137,998

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Elmhurst net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Elmhurst cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$134,238 In-State With Aid
$228,218 Avg Cost No Aid
4.22 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Elmhurst value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$228,218#0F
All Students$137,998#1,861F
Only Students Receiving Aid$134,238#1,538D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$228,218#F
All Students$137,998#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$134,238#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

About 100% of Elmhurst students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Elmhurst financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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