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Tennessee Tech Mars Hill University Gwynedd Mercy College Geneva College Southeastern University| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 1,052 students)
Elms College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Elms College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($38,735.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Elms College ($13,591 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 72.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($8,600 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 20.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($27,109 vs. $22,442)
Elms College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 43 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Elms College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $3,600 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/