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Overview |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Albion College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($54,410.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Elms College ($19,351 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 18.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,470 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 74.9% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($47,406 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 128 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Elms College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Albion College? 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 Albion College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- Elms College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/