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Overview |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 768 students)
Elms College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 147.2% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Elms College than University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($38,735.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Elms College ($9,990 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,830 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 140.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($27,109 vs. $11,254)
Elms College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 12 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $15,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/