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Overview |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 447.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at Elms College than SUNY at Fredonia ($38,735.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Elms College ($15,795 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 4.6% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,180 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than SUNY at Fredonia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 151.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($27,109 vs. $10,794)
Elms College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 74 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Elms College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $4,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Elms College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Elms College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/