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Overview |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 1,167 students)
Elms College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Guilford College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,400.00 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 Guilford College ($23,498 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 15% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,900 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 14.1% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($30,922 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Elms College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $6,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Elms College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/