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Holy Family University Iona College Neumann Temple WCU College of Mount Saint Vincent Southeastern University Geneva College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 10% |
Students |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Elms College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($38,735.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,498 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 13.6% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,056 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy 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 10.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,109 vs. $24,512)
Elms College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 52 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Elms College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Elms College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Elms College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/