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Overview |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $105 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Lehman?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 458.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.3% higher at Elms College than CUNY Lehman College ($38,735.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Elms College ($4,974 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 20.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,830 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman 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 160.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($27,109 vs. $10,412)
Elms College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 49 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Elms College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $900 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/