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Overview |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 402% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Elms College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,735.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 38.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,718 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,109 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 3 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Elms College (3.42)
Elms College vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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/