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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| College of Our Lady of the Elms | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | WCU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Elms College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elms College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or WCU?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 402% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Elms College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($38,735.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Elms College ($22,973 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 4.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,228 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 398.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($27,109 vs. $5,443)
Elms College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 96 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than WCU (87.8%)
Elms College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or WCU? 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 WCU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/