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Overview |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 6% |
Students |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Adelphi University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($42,085.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Adelphi University ($23,498 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 21.5% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,830 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Adelphi University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 6.3% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($28,826 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 118 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Elms College vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Adelphi University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Adelphi University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Elms College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/