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Overview |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 875 students)
Elms College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 164.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Elms College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($38,735.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Elms College ($16,594 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 14.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,984 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Penn State Worthington Scranton (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 150.5% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($27,109 vs. $10,823)
Elms College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 21 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $9,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Elms College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/