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Overview |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 9% |
Students |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| 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
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 273 students)
Elms College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Ohio Valley University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Elms College than Ohio Valley University ($38,735.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 61.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($9,190 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Ohio Valley University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($27,109 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Elms College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Ohio Valley University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $9,900 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/