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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 24% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Elms College than Graceland University Lamoni ($38,735.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Elms College ($16,627 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 46.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,100 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 9.8% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($29,753 vs. $27,109)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 15 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Elms 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 Elms College and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $5,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/