Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Stetson's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than Elmhurst's
SAT midpoint - 2
Elmhurst's yield is 3 pts higher than Stetson's
Yield rate - 3
Stetson admits 72% vs. 75% at Elmhurst
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- StetsonAccessible
- ElmhurstAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- StetsonTest-optional
- ElmhurstTest-optional
How they read a record
Stetson
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Elmhurst
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Stetson | Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Elmhurst University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why