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Overview |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or UMass Dartmouth?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 173.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Elms College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($38,735.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Elms College ($19,700 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,830 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 169.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($27,109 vs. $10,055)
Elms College vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 49 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,760)
- Elms College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth 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/