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Overview |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Shepherd University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 516% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at Elms College than Shepherd University ($38,735.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Elms College ($9,827 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 35% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,987 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Shepherd University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 269.9% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($27,109 vs. $7,328)
Elms College vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 19 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Shepherd University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $4,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/