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Overview |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 9% |
Students |
Elms College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Walsh 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Walsh College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Elms College than Walsh University ($38,735.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Elms College ($20,032 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 26.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,700 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh 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 3.6% larger than aid received Walsh University ($27,109 vs. $26,172)
Elms College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Elms College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,400)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Elms College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College 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/