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Overview |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Alvernia University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($39,100.00 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 Alvernia University ($23,498 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 5.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,030 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 5.2% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($27,109 vs. $25,757)
Elms College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 22 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Elms College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Alvernia University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $1,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/