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Overview |
Elms College | BAC | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 28% |
Students |
Elms College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or BAC?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 109.4% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Elms College than Belmont Abbey College ($38,735.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than BAC ($23,498 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 27.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,658 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College 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 192.6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($27,109 vs. $9,266)
Elms College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 45 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or BAC? 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 BAC and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $4,400 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,900)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/