- Both Elmhurst University and Lewis University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Elmhurst University has more expensive tuition of $41,628 than Lewis University ($37,882).
- Lewis University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.83% than Elmhurst University (70.53%).
- Lewis University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Elmhurst University (1,090).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than Elmhurst University (3,731 students).
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| #17 in Illinois | Rankings | #10 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Elmhurst, IL | Location | Romeoville, IL |
| Known as | Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,628 | Undergraduate | $37,882 |
| $34,037 | Graduate | $15,490 |
| $25,425 | Financial Aid | $20,916 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 70.53% | Acceptance Rate | 53.83% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 20.77% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,731 | Total Students | 6,513 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 3,933 |
| 704 | Graduate | 2,580 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 1,332 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 158 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 409 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 575 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time |