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Overview |
Elms College | TLU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or TLU?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 16.3% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Elms College than Texas Lutheran University ($38,735.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Elms College ($21,442 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 30.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,330 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University 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 14.2% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($27,109 vs. $23,729)
Elms College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 30 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or TLU? 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 TLU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/