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Doane University Bellevue University Gwynedd Mercy College Southeastern University Geneva College Missouri Baptist University| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 24% |
Students |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or MidlandU?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 3.3% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Elms College than Midland University ($38,735.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Elms College ($22,377 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 47.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,066 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University 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 0.2% larger than aid received Midland University ($27,109 vs. $27,057)
Elms College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 14 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Elms College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Midland University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $3,400 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,900)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/