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Overview |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Arcadia than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($46,430.00 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 Arcadia ($23,498 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 8.1% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,720 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 14.1% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($30,934 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 128 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Elms College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/