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Overview |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Marywood?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Elms College than Marywood University ($38,735.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Elms College ($22,504 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 0.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,696 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 4.8% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($28,401 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 49 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Elms College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $5,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,100)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/