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St Olaf Wheaton College WLC Gwynedd Mercy College Southeastern University Geneva College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | MLC | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Elms College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 880 students)
Elms College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or MLC?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 122.4% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Elms College than Martin Luther College ($38,735.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Elms College ($22,293 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 115.6% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($6,880 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 330.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($27,109 vs. $6,301)
Elms College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 169 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming MLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than MLC (83.7%)
Elms College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or MLC? 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 MLC and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $8,300 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/