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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Hartwick College Centenary University University at Albany- SUNY State University of New York at New Paltz Mercy Mount St. Mary's University The College of Saint Rose Gwynedd Mercy College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 11% |
Students |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Mount Saint Mary 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Mount Saint Mary College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Elms College than Mount Saint Mary College ($38,735.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Elms College ($23,439 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 20.8% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,830 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary 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 7.4% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($27,109 vs. $25,237)
Elms College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Saint Mary College (982) is 6 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Mount Saint Mary College (88.3%)
Elms College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/