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Overview |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Marymount University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Elms College than Marymount University ($38,735.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Marymount University ($23,498 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 5.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,830 vs. $15,697)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Marymount University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 3.5% larger than aid received Marymount University ($27,109 vs. $26,190)
Elms College vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 23 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Elms College vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Marymount University? 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 Marymount University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Marymount University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,300)
- Marymount University and Elms College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and Elms College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/